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

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Manchester is to bus and train which costs £100 - £150 and takes 13h 4m.

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 21m and costs £100 - £260.

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 Royal Bank of Scotland and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

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 515 miles. The road distance is 471.5 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 bus which takes 11h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 21m 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 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 bus which takes 11h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 12h 14m.

Where does the Thurso to Manchester bus arrive?

Thurso to Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at 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 34m 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?

There are 3451+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Manchester 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 Royal Bank of Scotland to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
11h 21m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road
12h 14m
£86–215
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
12h 10m
£97–192
Drive 468.7 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Manchester468.7 mi
8h 34m
£115–166
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
7h 21m
£105–256
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgate
13h 4m
£101–147
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
10h 7m
£105–261

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thurso to Manchester.

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Distance: 512.3 mi
Duration: 11h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Bank of Scotland to Shudehill Interchange via Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Manchester Oxford Road via Inverness and Haymarket in around 12h 14m.

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