The average train between Carlisle and Thurso takes 15h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 3 times a day between Carlisle and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 15h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Thurso station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
Carlisle to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Carlisle to Thurso train tickets online with TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Carlisle and Thurso is 412.9 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 10h 36m.
