The average train between Thurso and Southport takes 16h 54m and the fastest train takes 11h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Southport. 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 Southport. 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 Southport at 2:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 16h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Southport. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Southport station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.
Thurso to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Thurso to Southport train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Thurso and Southport is 551.2 km. The road distance is 893 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Southport via Inverness, Haymarket, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 12h 38m.