The average train between Glasgow and Thurso takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Arrives next day

15h 51m • 1 change

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7h 12m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 51m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Glasgow to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Glasgow to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Glasgow and Thurso is 306.7 km. The road distance is 528 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Thurso via Inverness in around 8h 6m.