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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Wick is to bus which costs £60 - £100 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Wick is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs £55 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Wick. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wick. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Wick via Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Manchester to Wick?

The distance between Manchester and Wick is 512 miles. The road distance is 465.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Wick without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 41m and costs £150 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Manchester to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Wick train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Wick?

The best way to get from Manchester to Wick is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £200 - £430 and takes 13h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £310 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Wick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Wick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Wick is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Manchester to Wick.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 112+ hotels available in Wick.

Manchester to Wick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Wick by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
11h 41m
£152–319
Fly Manchester Airport to Wick John O' Groats Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
6h 53m
£60–309
Bus
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 Town Hallbus X99
12h 9m
£61–98
Drive 462.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Wickcar 462.7 mi
8h 32m
£115–165
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
7h 33m
£112–251
Train via Edinburgh
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 Wicktrain
13h 7m
£203–424
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 Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus
13h 32m
£70–137
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 Wicktrain
14h 53m
£176–322
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
8h 38m
£88–357
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
10h 27m
£143–324

Manchester to Wick by train

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13h 7mAverage Duration

£203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509 mi
Duration: 11h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 12h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Wick via Haymarket and Inverness in around 13h 7m.

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