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Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as SAR 139.66, with average prices for this route around SAR 757.85.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
06:22 11h 28m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	17:50 Thurso	Find Tickets
10:21 11h 59m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	22:20 Thurso	Find Tickets
10:50 11h 30m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	22:20 Thurso	Find Tickets
16:21 18h 38m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	10:59 +1 Thurso	Find Tickets
20:22 18h 2m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	14:24 +1 Thurso	Find Tickets
20:33 17h 51m, Changes required Manchester Piccadilly	14:24 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso Train Route Details

First train

06:22

Last train

20:33

Departure station

Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival station

Thurso

Journey time

11h 28m

Distance

575 km

Price

SAR 139.66*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Piccadilly to Thurso train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.

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