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Portsmouth to Thurso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Thurso takes 27h 18m and the fastest train takes 25h 23m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Portsmouth 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.

27h 18m
Duration
801 mi
Distance
£334
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Portsmouth to Thurso train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Portsmouth and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:51 AM which arrives into Thurso at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 27h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail25h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail25h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail25h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail25h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail25h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail36h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Thurso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 801.1 mi
  • Duration: 27h 18m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Thurso via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 15h 47m.

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