The average train between Thurso and Chester takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Chester. 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 twice daily between Thurso and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Chester. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Chester station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
Thurso to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Thurso to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thurso and Chester is 602.2 km. The road distance is 907 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Chester via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 12h 36m.
