The average train between Windermere and Thurso takes 16h 7m and the fastest train takes 10h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 Windermere and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 10:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 16h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Thurso station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
Windermere to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Thurso train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Windermere to Thurso train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Windermere and Thurso is 470.2 km. The road distance is 793 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Thurso via Oxenholme Lake District, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 12h 32m.
