The average train between Blackpool and Thurso takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 twice daily between Blackpool and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 10:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Thurso station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
Blackpool to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Blackpool to Thurso train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Blackpool and Thurso is 532.1 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Thurso via Preston, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 58m.
