The average train between Leicester and Thurso takes 25h 32m and the fastest train takes 23h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Leicester 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 6 times a week between Leicester and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:13 AM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 25h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Thurso station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 32m.
Leicester to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Leicester to Thurso train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Leicester and Thurso is 679 km. The road distance is 1,128 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Thurso via Peterborough and Inverness in around 13h 59m.