The average train between Thurso and Bathgate takes 10h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Bathgate. 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 Thurso and Bathgate. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Bathgate at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Bathgate station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
Thurso to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Bathgate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Thurso to Bathgate train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Thurso and Bathgate is 299.5 km. The road distance is 565 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Bathgate via Inverness and Haymarket in around 8h 48m.