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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thurso is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 13h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Thurso is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs £60 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Manchester to Thurso?

The distance between Manchester and Thurso is 556 miles. The road distance is 471.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Thurso without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 35m and costs £190 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 12h 35m to get from Manchester to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Thurso bus from?

Manchester to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Thurso train from?

Manchester to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Thurso?

The best way to get from Manchester to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 35m and costs £190 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 13h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £320 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Manchester to Thurso bus arrive?

Manchester to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Thurso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Thurso is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Manchester to Thurso.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Thurso?

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Manchester to Thurso - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 35m
£191–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus
13h 2m
£51–79
Drive 469.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Thursocar 469.2 mi
8h 42m
£115–166
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
£157–336
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
13h 58m
£85–164
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
14h 21m
£171–322
Fly Manchester Airport to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
8h 11m
£64–316
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 26m
£183–409
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane BHX - WIC
9h 56m
£87–362

Manchester to Thurso by train

22Weekly Trains

12h 35mAverage Duration

£191Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Thurso.

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Distance: 553.2 mi
Duration: 12h 35m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 13h 2m.

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