The average train between Kyleakin and Thurso takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Kyleakin 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 Kyleakin and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kyleakin is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kyleakin to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Kyleakin station and arriving at Thurso station via Dingwall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Kyleakin to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kyle of Lochalsh station.
Kyleakin to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Kyleakin to Thurso train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Kyleakin and Thurso is 196.6 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Thurso via Dingwall in around 6h 17m.