| First train | 09:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:12 | |
| Departure station | London Paddington | |
| Arrival station | Thurso | |
| Journey time | From 12h 47m | |
| Distance | 506 miles (815 km) | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £311.90 | |
| Train operators | Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail |
Thinking about taking the train from London Paddington to Thurso? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 18 hours 12 minutes to travel the 506 miles (815 km) from London Paddington to Thurso by train, although you can get there in as little as 12 hours 47 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 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 CrossCountry 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 London Paddington to Thurso in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £311.90. 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.
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