The average train between Thurso and Liverpool takes 15h 28m and the fastest train takes 11h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 36m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Thurso to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Liverpool station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
Thurso to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Thurso to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thurso and Liverpool is 577.4 km. The road distance is 891 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Liverpool Lime Street via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 13h 5m.