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Carlisle to Thurso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Thurso takes 14h 47m 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.

14h 47m
Duration
433 mi
Distance
£207
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
  3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
10h 36m
£159–341

Carlisle to Thurso train times

Trains run twice daily between Carlisle and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 14h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 433.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 47m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 10h 36m.

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