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Dumfries to Thurso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Thurso takes 17h 10m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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.

17h 10m
Duration
466 mi
Distance
£222
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
  3. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
  4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
12h 9m
£164–356

Dumfries to Thurso train times

Trains run twice daily between Dumfries and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 17h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Dumfries to Thurso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 466.2 mi
  • Duration: 17h 10m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Thurso via Carlisle, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 9m.

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