First train | 04:43 | |
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Last train | 20:42 | |
Departure station | Wakefield | |
Arrival station | Thurso | |
Journey time | From 11h 31m | |
Distance | 348 miles (560 km) | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Looking to travel from Wakefield to Thurso by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 17 hours 15 minutes to travel from Wakefield to Thurso by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 11 hours 31 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 348 miles (560 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Thurso, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to get to Thurso. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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The fastest journey time by train from Wakefield to Thurso is 11 hours and 31 minutes.
No, there are no direct train services from Wakefield to Thurso. Travelling from Wakefield to Thurso by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Wakefield to Thurso leaves at 04:43. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Wakefield to Thurso leaves at 20:42. 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 Wakefield to Thurso cover a distance of around 348 miles (560 km) during the journey.
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