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 £55 - £120 and takes 12h 10m.

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 22m and costs £100 - £270.

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 Sir George's Street Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

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 509 miles. The road distance is 471.5 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 bus which takes 12h 10m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 12h 10m 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 bus which takes 12h 10m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 12h 35m.

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 36m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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
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 M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
12h 10m
£59–114
Train
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
£66–175
Drive 468.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Thursocar 468.8 mi
8h 36m
£115–167
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
8h 22m
£106–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Churchbus X99
13h 33m
£99–142
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Royal Bank of Scotlandbus E6
13h 36m
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
£105–261
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 18m
£94–285

Manchester to Thurso by bus

132Weekly Buses

12h 10mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 506.4 mi
Duration: 12h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Sir George's Street Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 12h 35m.

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