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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Thurso
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Thurso is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Thurso will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Thurso every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Inverness to Thurso
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Thurso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$41 Average Price | $34 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Inverness to Thurso train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Thurso trains for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Y41075 | On time 10:41 am Inverness station (INV) | 3h43 | 2:24 pm Thurso station (THS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Thurso
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Inverness to Thurso run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 18:31. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 06:50 |
Last train 18:31 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Inverness to Thurso trainsScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Thurso from $25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Thurso train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness to Thurso by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thurso, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Inverness, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Thurso, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Thurso
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:50 - 16:54 Saturday 10:10 - 16:54 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 1
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of the ticket office
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop at the station entrance
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