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 £50 - £120 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Manchester is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs £100 - £360.

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 Bank of Scotland and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

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 509 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 bus which takes 12h 11m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from 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, bus or fly from Thurso to Manchester?

The best way to get from Thurso to Manchester is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £210 and takes 12h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £360 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Thurso to Manchester bus arrive?

Thurso to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

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 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 Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
12h 11m
£53–112
Train
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
£67–205
Drive 468.5 mi
1. Drive from Thurso to Manchestercar 468.5 mi
8h 36m
£113–163
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
7h 39m
£102–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
12h 51m
£74–152
Fly from Wick
1. Fly from Wick (WIC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane WIC - MAN
5h 51m
£103–353
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
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 27m
£101–231

Thurso to Manchester by train

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12h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Thurso to Manchester.

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Distance: 506.2 mi
Duration: 12h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Bank of Scotland to Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thurso to Manchester Oxford Road via Inverness and Haymarket in around 12h 14m.

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