The average train between Bolton and Thurso takes 16h 52m and the fastest train takes 11h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 Bolton and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 10:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 16h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Thurso station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.
Bolton to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Bolton to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Bolton to Thurso train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Thurso is 561.3 km. The road distance is 873 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Thurso via Preston, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 14m.
