The average train between Thurso and Penrith takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Penrith. 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 Penrith. 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 Penrith at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Penrith station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
Thurso to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Thurso to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Thurso and Penrith is 439.4 km. The road distance is 720 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Penrith North Lakes via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 10h 21m.
