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 48m.

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 31m and costs £100 - £260.

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 48m.

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 36m.

How far is it from Manchester to Thurso?

The distance between Manchester and Thurso is 557 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 train via Edinburgh which takes 12h 36m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 12h 36m 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 36m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 48m.

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 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 36m
£70–175
Bus
cheapest
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 48m
£58–117
Drive 468.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Thursocar 468.8 mi
8h 36m
£112–162
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 31m
£100–256
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus
13h 40m
£80–282
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 22m
£87–132
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 22m
£104–251
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 27m
£93–312

Manchester to Thurso by train

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12h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 553.3 mi
Duration: 12h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, 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 48m.

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