The average train between Cardiff and Thurso takes 22h 1m and the fastest train takes 16h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Thurso at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 22h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Thurso station via Crewe station, Haymarket station and Inverness station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
Cardiff to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Thurso is 791.4 km. The road distance is 1007 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 16h 8m.
