The average train between Whitehaven and Thurso takes 16h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitehaven 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.
Trains run twice daily between Whitehaven and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 10:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitehaven is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven station and arriving at Thurso station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
Whitehaven to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitehaven station.
Whitehaven to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Whitehaven to Thurso train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Whitehaven and Thurso is 449.9 km. The road distance is 760 km.
You can take a train from Whitehaven to Thurso via Carlisle, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 34m.
