The average train between Preston and Thurso takes 16h 30m and the fastest train takes 10h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 Preston and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 10:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Thurso station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
Preston to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Preston and Thurso is 539.6 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 11h 48m.
