The average train between Edinburgh and Thurso takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Edinburgh to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Thurso is 294.5 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Thurso via Inverness in around 8h 32m.
