The average train between Thurso and Aberdeen takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Aberdeen. 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 4 times a day between Thurso and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Thurso to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Thurso to Aberdeen train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Thurso and Aberdeen is 182 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Aberdeen via Inverness in around 7h 9m.