The average train between Thurso and Carlisle takes 14h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Carlisle. 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 3 times a day between Thurso and Carlisle. 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 Carlisle at 3:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 14h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Carlisle station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
Thurso to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Thurso to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Thurso and Carlisle is 412.9 km. The road distance is 697 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Carlisle via Inverness and Haymarket in around 10h 5m.
