The average train between Whitby and Thurso takes 28h 3m and the fastest train takes 19h 42m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Whitby to Thurso. 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 6 times a week between Whitby and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 28h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Thurso station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 3m.
Whitby to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Whitby to Thurso train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Whitby and Thurso is 490.1 km. The road distance is 865 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Thurso via Newcastle and Inverness in around 13h 47m.
