How to travel from Thurso to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Thurso and Isle of Man is around 790km (491 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Thurso to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Wick (WIC) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost£355($420)
Eastern Airways
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Inverness then Haymarket and then to Wigan North Western then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£225($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Heysham then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thurso to Isle of Man by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 16h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £355 ($420).
The distance between Thurso and Isle of Man is around 790km (491 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)
It takes around 13h 35m to get from Thurso and Isle of Man by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Isle of Man is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £355 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Isle of Man is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Thurso and Isle of Man. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Isle of Man. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Thurso and Isle of Man. Flights depart from Wick (WIC) and arrive at Isle Of Man (IOM) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Thurso to Isle of Man. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ) and Manchester (MAN). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Thurso to Isle of Man typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Wick (WIC) and and arrive into Isle Of Man (IOM).
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Thurso to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then Haymarket and then to Wigan North Western then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 13h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Isle of Man is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around £225 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4hrs | £355($420) | every 3 hours | 793km (492 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 30m | £300($360) | twice daily | 1,378km (856 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane | 8h 35m | £425($500) | twice daily | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 13h 35m | £225($270) | twice daily | 1,030km (640 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, ferry | 15h 25m | £150($175) | 6 times a week | 1,034km (643 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 16h 30m | £95($110) | 3 times a week | 830km (516 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 16h 55m | £135($155) | once a week | 1,247km (775 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 35m | £165($195) | twice daily | 790km (491 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thurso and Isle of Man
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
The Durness Bus
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man