Train Helensburgh to Thurso from £187 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Helensburgh and Thurso takes 10h 22m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Helensburgh 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 22m
Duration: 350 mi
Distance: £187
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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Helensburgh to Thurso train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Helensburgh and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 28m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 5:49 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 10:19 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
5:56 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 28m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 5:49 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 10:19 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
5:56 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 28m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 5:49 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 10:19 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

1:25 PM → 9:44 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
4:55 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
18h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 28m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 5:49 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 10:19 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
5:56 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 28m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 5:49 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 10:19 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
5:56 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:23 PM
8h 28m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 5:49 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 10:19 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes

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