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Trip Overview

The average train between Stirling and Thurso takes 8h 35m 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.

8h 35m
Duration
299 mi
Distance
£128
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Stirling to Thurso train times

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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail14h 39m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail7h 13m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail6h 44m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail14h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail7h 13m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail6h 44m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail14h 39m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail7h 13m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail6h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 36m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail16h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail7h 13m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail6h 44m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail14h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail6h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail7h 13m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail6h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stirling to Thurso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 298.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stirling to Thurso via Inverness in around 7h 48m.

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