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Edinburgh to Thurso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Thurso takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

10h 37m
Duration
334 mi
Distance
£156
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
  2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train Inverness - Wick
8h 27m
£125–267

Edinburgh to Thurso train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 333.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Haymarket to Thurso via Inverness in around 8h 27m.

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