The average train between Thurso and Dundee takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Dundee. 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 Dundee. 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 Dundee at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Dundee station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Thurso to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Dundee train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
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The distance between Thurso and Dundee is 238.6 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Dundee via Inverness and Perth in around 7h 59m.