The average train between Thurso and Penzance takes 26h 14m and the fastest train takes 25h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Thurso to Penzance. 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 6 times a week between Thurso and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 1:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Penzance at 5:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 26h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Penzance station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.
Thurso to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Penzance train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penzance station.
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The distance between Thurso and Penzance is 951.4 km. The road distance is 1,561 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Penzance via Inverness and Edinburgh Waverley in around 19h 55m.