Perth to Thurso East Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Thurso East takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth to Thurso East. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 55m
Duration: 266 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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Perth to Thurso East train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Perth and Thurso East. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Thurso East at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:11 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 5:49 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 10:19 PM
6h • 1 change
9:00 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:11 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 5:49 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 10:19 PM
6h • 1 change
9:00 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:11 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 5:49 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 10:19 PM
6h • 1 change
9:00 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

8:11 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 5:49 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 10:19 PM
6h • 1 change
9:00 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 58m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:11 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 5:49 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 10:19 PM
6h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

3:46 PM → 9:44 PM
5h 58m • 1 change
7:12 PM → 10:58 AM
Arrives next day
15h 46m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

8:11 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 5:49 PM
6h 33m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 10:19 PM
6h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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