The average train between Perth and Thurso takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Perth to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Perth to Thurso train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Perth and Thurso is 244.6 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 12m.