The average train between Sheffield and Thurso takes 22h 23m and the fastest train takes 15h 10m. There is at least one train per day from Sheffield 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 once daily between Sheffield and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 1:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 22h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.
Sheffield to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Sheffield to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Sheffield to Thurso train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Thurso is 593.4 km. The road distance is 946 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Thurso via Doncaster and Inverness in around 12h 39m.