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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Thurso to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
9 h 40 m
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thurso to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thurso to Glasgow will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thurso for Glasgow 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 306 km distance in an average of 9 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 40 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 Thurso to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thurso to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £103.
Distance: 306 km
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£103 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thurso to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Thurso to Glasgow trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:34 Thurso | 7h45 | 15:19 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thurso to Glasgow
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Trains from Thurso to Glasgow run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £103 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 16:37. The fastest train covers the 306 km distance in 7h 12m.
Distance 306 km |
Average train duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £103 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 12m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 16:37 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Thurso to Glasgow trainsScotRail trains will get you between Thurso and Glasgow from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Thurso to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thurso to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thurso and Glasgow
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Lost and Found Office
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Bike Parking
Information 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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ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- 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 bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
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