The average train between Linlithgow and Thurso takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linlithgow is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Stirling and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 28m • 2 changes


7h 51m • 2 changes


7h 26m • 2 changes
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15h 31m • 2 changes


7h 28m • 2 changes


7h 51m • 2 changes


7h 26m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Linlithgow to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Linlithgow to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Linlithgow to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Linlithgow and Thurso is 291.1 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Linlithgow to Thurso via Stirling and Inverness in around 9h 14m.