The average train between Galashiels and Thurso takes 13h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels 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 Galashiels and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 13h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Thurso station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
Galashiels to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Galashiels to Thurso train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Galashiels and Thurso is 334 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 10h 26m.
