The average train between Gretna and Thurso takes 16h 24m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Gretna 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 twice daily between Gretna and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Thurso at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 16h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Thurso station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
Gretna to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Gretna to Thurso train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Gretna and Thurso is 401.2 km. The road distance is 713 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Thurso via Carlisle, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 11h 36m.
