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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Thursoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    13h 45m
    £177–327

  2. Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    14h 22m
    £70–122

  3. Drive  470.9 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Thursocar car 470.9 mi
    8h 47m
    £117–168

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    9h 35m
    £148–321

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotlandbus bus
    14h 42m
    £80–142

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    14h 49m
    £151–236

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    11h 59m
    £163–381

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BHX - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
    12h 6m
    £140–344

Greater Manchester to Thurso by bus and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 45m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Thurso via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 14h 22m.

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