The average train between Cumbernauld and Thurso takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cumbernauld 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 Cumbernauld and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumbernauld is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Cumbernauld to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Cumbernauld to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Cumbernauld and Thurso is 295.8 km. The road distance is 510 km.
You can take a train from Croy to Thurso via Stirling and Inverness in around 9h 4m.