It takes an average of 22h 11m to travel from Colchester to Thurso by train, over a distance of around 494 miles (794 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Colchester to Thurso and tickets for this journey start from £134 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:40 | |
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Last train | 20:01 | |
Departure station | Colchester | |
Arrival station | Thurso | |
Journey time | From 15h 0m | |
Distance | 494 miles (794 km) | |
Frequency | 1 train per day | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Price | From £134 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, ScotRail, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Thinking about taking the train from Colchester to Thurso? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 22 hours 11 minutes to travel the 494 miles (794 km) from Colchester to Thurso by train, although you can get there in as little as 15 hours on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or Greater Anglia to Thurso. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Colchester to Thurso in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £134.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Thurso by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Colchester and Thurso is 22 hours and 11 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Colchester to Thurso is 15 hours and 0 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Colchester to Thurso can start from as little as £134 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Colchester to Thurso. Travelling from Colchester to Thurso by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Colchester to Thurso leaves at 04:40. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Colchester to Thurso leaves at 20:01. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Colchester to Thurso cover a distance of around 494 miles (794 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Thurso to Colchester.
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