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Wakefield to Thurso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Thurso takes 23h 44m and the fastest train takes 21h 56m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Wakefield to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23h 44m
Duration
565 mi
Distance
£239
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Wakefield to Thurso train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Wakefield and Thurso. The service departs Wakefield at 1:02 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Thurso at 10:58:30. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 23h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail21h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail21h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail21h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail21h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail21h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail32h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Thurso? 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.

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  • Distance: 564.6 mi
  • Duration: 23h 44m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Thurso via York and Inverness in around 12h 26m.

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