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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Thurso
Cheapest price
£102
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
7 h 42 m
Average duration
8 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Thurso is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Thurso will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
To travel from Glasgow to Thurso you need to make at least one change.
L86915 · L87274 · C1507913:408h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)22:20Thurso station (THS)£1021One-way2 changes- C14680 · C1506510:087h42Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)17:50Thurso station (THS)£1021One-way1 change
- C14680 · C1506510:087h42Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)17:50Thurso station (THS)£1021One-way1 change
- L86915 · L87274 · C1507913:408h40Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)22:20Thurso station (THS)£1021One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Thurso
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Thurso among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 306 km
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7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Thurso train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Thurso trains for today, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| C14680 · C15065 | 10:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 7h42 | 17:50 Thurso station (THS) | 1 change | |
| L86915 · L87274 · C15079 | 13:40 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 8h40 | 22:20 Thurso station (THS) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Thurso
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Glasgow to Thurso run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 16:32. The fastest train covers the 306 km distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 306 km |
Average train duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 6:50 |
Last train 16:32 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Glasgow to Thurso trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Thurso from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow to Thurso train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Thurso
Most Glasgow to Thurso trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Thurso station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Thurso train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Thurso leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: 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 Information Desk on Concourse, 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: No.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Garrowhill from Glasgow city centre
Garrowhill is 8 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Garrowhill train station facilities and services
Garrowhill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Garrowhill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Garrowhill. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Garrowhill: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Garrowhill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Garrowhill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and connecting footbridge with stairs. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Thurso station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Thurso from Thurso city centre
Thurso train station facilities and services
Thurso has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Thurso.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thurso. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thurso: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Thurso: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thurso: 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.
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