The average train between Thurso and Edinburgh takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Thurso to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Thurso and Edinburgh is 294.5 km. The road distance is 539 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Edinburgh Waverley via Inverness in around 8h 16m.
