The average train between Liverpool and Thurso takes 17h 22m and the fastest train takes 11h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Liverpool 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 twice daily between Liverpool and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 17h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Thurso station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
Liverpool to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Liverpool to Thurso train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Thurso is 577.4 km. The road distance is 897 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Thurso via Preston, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 31m.