The average train between Thurso and Chester takes 15h 24m and the fastest train takes 11h 19m. 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 3 times a day between Thurso and Chester. 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 Chester at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 29m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Thurso to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 15h 24m.
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 3 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, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 13h 10m.