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

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Thurso is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £55 - £130 and takes 13h 58m.

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 49m and costs £110 - £170.

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 529 miles. The road distance is 489.3 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 bus via Shudehill Interchange which takes 13h 58m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 13h 58m 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, bus or fly from Macclesfield to Thurso?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Thurso is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which takes 13h 58m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 14h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £310 and takes 17h 20m.

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 489 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Macclesfield to Thurso by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Shudehill Interchange
best
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
13h 58m
£56–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
15h 41m
£31–154
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
14h 1m
£70–184
Drive 486.5 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Thursocar 486.5 mi
8h 49m
£118–170
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
9h 1m
£105–220
Train
1. Take the train from Stockport to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain Inverness - Wick
14h 27m
£86–135
Fly Manchester Airport to Wick
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
17h 20m
£62–309
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Wick
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wick (WIC)plane BHX - WIC
18h 12m
£79–336
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 55m
£104–245
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
11h 7m
£87–305
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 43m
£121–362

Macclesfield to Thurso by train

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Distance: 526.4 mi
Duration: 13h 58m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Sir George's Street Church via Manchester Piccadilly, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 13h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Thurso via Manchester Piccadilly, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 14h 1m.

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