The average train between Liverpool and Thurso takes 14h 43m and the fastest train takes 10h 40m. 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 3 times a day between Liverpool and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 14h 43m. 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 Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
Liverpool to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Liverpool to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Liverpool to Thurso train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Thurso is 577.4 km. The road distance is 892 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Thurso via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 13h 49m.