The average train between Thurso and Preston takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 Preston at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Preston. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Preston station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
Thurso to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Thurso to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Thurso and Preston is 539.6 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Preston via Inverness and Haymarket in around 11h 15m.
