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It takes an average of 15h 3m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso by train, over a distance of around 357 miles (574 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso and tickets for this journey start from £128.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:02 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Thurso | |
| Journey time | From 11h 19m | |
| Distance | 357 miles (574 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £128.20 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso by train
Looking to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 15 hours 3 minutes to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 11 hours 19 minutes though. You'll usually find 8 trains per day running along the 357 miles (574 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Thurso, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to get to Thurso. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £128.20.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.