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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Thurso (Station) takes 10h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Thurso (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 40m
Duration
335 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Edinburgh to Thurso (Station) train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Thurso (Station). 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 (Station) at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail15h 24m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail10h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail9h 11m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail8h 47m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail15h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail10h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail9h 11m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail8h 47m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail15h 24m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail10h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail9h 12m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail7h 51m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail18h 26m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail10h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail9h 11m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail8h 47m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail15h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail10h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail9h 11m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail8h 47m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Thurso (Station)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 334.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Thurso (Station), Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Thurso via Inverness in around 8h 32m.

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