How much does a train ticket cost from Inverness to Thurso?

The cheapest train tickets from Inverness to Thurso start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Inverness to Thurso?

The average train journey time from Inverness to Thurso is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 43m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators serve the Inverness to Thurso route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Inverness to Thurso?

The earliest train from Inverness to Thurso departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 18:31.

Train Inverness to Thurso from £18

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Inverness to Thurso on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:54	Inverness	3h 51m	21:45	Thurso	No tags
Train	07:00	Inverness	3h 59m	10:59	Thurso	No tags
Train	10:41	Inverness	3h 43m	14:24	Thurso	No tags
Train	14:00	Inverness	3h 50m	17:50	Thurso	No tags
Train	18:31	Inverness	3h 49m	22:20	Thurso	No tags

Get from Inverness to Thurso

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

3h 50mAverage duration

81 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi3.4

Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the value for money. ScotRail ticket prices on this trip start at £19

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Inverness to Thurso by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Inverness to Thurso?
The cheapest train tickets from Inverness to Thurso start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £19. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Inverness to Thurso?
The average train journey time from Inverness to Thurso is 3h 50m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 43m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Inverness to Thurso route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Inverness to Thurso?
The earliest train from Inverness to Thurso departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 18:31.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

14/12

£19

15/12

£19

Today

£18

17/12

£18

18/12

£31

19/12

£31

20/12

£18

21/12

£19

The cheapest trip from Inverness to Thurso was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Inverness to Thurso as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £18 to £31 for a train ticket from Inverness to Thurso based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-12-17.