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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Manchester is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 7h 46m and costs £140 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Inverness Union Street and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Thurso and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Inverness and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Thurso to Manchester?

The distance between Thurso and Manchester is 557 miles. The road distance is 471.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thurso to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs £190 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Thurso to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Manchester bus from?

Thurso to Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland station.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Manchester train from?

Thurso to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.

Train or bus from Thurso to Manchester?

The best way to get from Thurso to Manchester is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs £190 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Thurso to Manchester bus arrive?

Thurso to Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Thurso to Manchester train arrive?

Thurso to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Thurso to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Manchester is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Thurso to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Manchester 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
best
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
12h 14m
£191–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
12h 47m
£49–78
Drive 468.5 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Manchestercar 468.5 mi
8h 36m
£116–167
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
7h 46m
£148–313
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
13h 5m
£110–179
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
10h 21m
£179–376
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
12h 9m
£153–359

Thurso to Manchester by train

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12h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 553.3 mi
Duration: 12h 14m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Manchester Oxford Road via Inverness and Haymarket in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow in around 12h 47m.

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