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Trip Overview

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.

14h 43m
Duration
554 mi
Distance
£231
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Liverpool to Thurso train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail17h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail12h 6m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail10h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail19h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail17h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail12h 6m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail10h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail19h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail17h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail12h 6m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail10h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail19h 13m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail17h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail12h 6m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail10h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRailScotRail13h 15m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRailScotRail22h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail18h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail12h 6m • 4 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRailScotRail10h 40m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Thurso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 554 mi
  • Duration: 14h 43m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Thurso, Scotland?

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 39m.

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