The average train between Stirling and Thurso takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Stirling 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 Stirling and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Stirling to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Stirling and Thurso is 276.4 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 48m.