What is the cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Thurso is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £65 - £170 and takes 17h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Thurso is to drive which takes 8h 48m and costs £120 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Thurso via Manchester Piccadilly, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Thurso?

The distance between Macclesfield and Thurso is 575 miles. The road distance is 489.7 miles.

How do I travel from Macclesfield to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 14h 1m and costs £75 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Macclesfield to Thurso?

It takes approximately 14h 1m to get from Macclesfield to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Thurso train from?

Macclesfield to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Thurso?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 14h 1m and costs £75 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Thurso train arrive?

Macclesfield to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Thurso is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Macclesfield to Thurso.

How do I get a train ticket from Macclesfield to Thurso?

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Macclesfield to Thurso - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Macclesfield to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 1m
£80–289
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
17h 19m
£68–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
14h 42m
Drive 486.9 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Thurso486.9 mi
8h 48m
£121–174
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
9h 1m
£116–290
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 54m
£93–156
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 26m
£110–275
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 21m
£135–401
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BRS - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 32m
£101–334
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
11h 3m
£117–608

Macclesfield to Thurso by train

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Distance: 571.4 mi
Duration: 14h 1m

What companies run services between Macclesfield, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Thurso via Manchester Piccadilly, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Bank of Scotland via Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 14h 42m.

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