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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Thurso is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £65 - £160 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 8h 33m and costs £110 - £290.

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 Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

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 £70 - £210.

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 or bus from Manchester to Thurso?

The best way to get from Manchester to Thurso is to train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 35m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 13m.

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 35m to drive from Manchester to Thurso.

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

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Manchester to Thurso - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 35m
£73–209
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
16h 21m
£65–152
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
13h 13m
Drive 469.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Thurso469.2 mi
8h 35m
£116–167
Fly 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
8h 33m
£111–286
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 20m
£88–152
Fly 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 8m
£105–271

Manchester to Thurso by train

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12h 35mAverage Duration

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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 Bank of Scotland via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street in around 13h 13m.

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