The average train between Penzance and Thurso takes 28h 19m and the fastest train takes 26h 53m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Penzance 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 Penzance and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 11:30 AM which arrives into Thurso at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 28h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Thurso station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 19m.
Penzance to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Penzance and Thurso is 951.4 km. The road distance is 1,561 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 20h 31m.