The average train between Chester and Thurso takes 16h 31m and the fastest train takes 10h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 4 times a day between Chester and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 16h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Thurso station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.
Chester to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Chester to Thurso train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Thurso is 602.2 km. The road distance is 907 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Thurso via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 13h 37m.
