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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Thurso to Helmsdale
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thurso to Helmsdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thurso to Helmsdale will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thurso for Helmsdale 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 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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 Helmsdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thurso to Helmsdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thurso to Helmsdale train times
The table below shows live departures for Thurso to Helmsdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:06 Thurso | 1h13 | 14:19 Helmsdale | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:32 Thurso | 1h11 | 17:43 Helmsdale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thurso to Helmsdale
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Trains from Thurso to Helmsdale run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 21:08. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 06:50 |
Last train 21:08 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Thurso to Helmsdale trainsScotRail trains will get you between Thurso and Helmsdale from £12. 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 Helmsdale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thurso to Helmsdale 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 Helmsdale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thurso and Helmsdale
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Dining
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WC
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Lounge
Lost and Found Office
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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
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- 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 station car park
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