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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Thurso to Inverness
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thurso to Inverness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thurso to Inverness will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thurso for Inverness on Fri, Nov 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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 bus for Thurso to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thurso to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 130 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€32 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thurso to Inverness train times
The table below shows live departures for Thurso to Inverness trains for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:50 AM Thurso | 3h49 | 9:39 AM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:34 AM Thurso | 3h53 | 11:27 AM Inverness | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thurso to Inverness
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Trains from Thurso to Inverness run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 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 45m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 06:50 |
Last train 18:31 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Thurso to Inverness trainsScotRail trains will get you between Thurso and Inverness from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Thurso to Inverness
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thurso to Inverness 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 Inverness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Thurso, which is located around 0.2 miles (367 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Inverness, located 0.3 miles (469 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Thurso to Inverness
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
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
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