The average train between Greenock and Thurso takes 11h 54m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Greenock 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 Greenock and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 11h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Thurso station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
Greenock to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Greenock to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Greenock to Thurso train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Greenock and Thurso is 303.6 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Thurso via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 10h 26m.