The average train between Portsmouth and Thurso takes 27h 6m and the fastest train takes 25h 20m. 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Portsmouth and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:37 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Thurso station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 6m.
Portsmouth to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Thurso train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Portsmouth to Thurso train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Thurso is 880.6 km. The road distance is 1,289 km.
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 48m.