The average train between Thurso and Forres takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Forres. 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 4 times a day between Thurso and Forres. 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 Forres at 9:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Forres. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Forres station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Thurso to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Forres train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
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The distance between Thurso and Forres is 109.6 km. The road distance is 280 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Thurso to Inverness 4 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 53m.