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Preston to Thurso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Thurso takes 16h 10m 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.

16h 10m
Duration
523 mi
Distance
£240
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
  3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
11h 48m
£181–384

Preston to Thurso train times

Trains run twice daily 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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 522.6 mi
  • Duration: 16h 10m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 11h 48m.

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