The average train between Thurso and Perth takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Perth. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Perth station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Thurso to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Thurso to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Thurso and Perth is 244.6 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Perth via Inverness in around 7h 7m.