The average train between Sunderland and Thurso takes 20h 28m and the fastest train takes 20h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 2:14 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 2:33 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 20h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Thurso station via Inverness station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.
Sunderland to Thurso train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Thurso is 430.5 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Thurso via Newcastle and Inverness in around 11h 12m.
