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Brighton to Thurso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Thurso takes 26h 18m and the fastest train takes 24h 30m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Brighton 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.

26h 18m
Duration
778 mi
Distance
£330
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Brighton to Thurso train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Brighton and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 10:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 AM which arrives into Thurso at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 26h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail24h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail24h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail24h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail24h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail24h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail35h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Thurso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 778.5 mi
  • Duration: 26h 18m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Brighton to Thurso via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 15h 13m.

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