The average train between Alloa and Thurso takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Alloa to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Alloa and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alloa is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Alloa station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Alloa to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Alloa to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Alloa and Thurso is 276.1 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Alloa to Thurso via Stirling and Inverness in around 8h 54m.