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Outbound fromAviemore to Thurso by train
It takes an average of 6h 35m to travel from Aviemore to Thurso by train, over a distance of around 97 miles (157 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Aviemore to Thurso and tickets for this journey start from £18.40 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Aviemore to Thurso in 4 hours 30 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Aviemore to Thurso? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 35 minutes to travel the 97 miles (157 km) from Aviemore to Thurso by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 30 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 8 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with ScotRail for all or at least part of your journey to Thurso.
Book train tickets from Aviemore to Thurso in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £18.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Thurso by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Aviemore to Thurso
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Aviemore to Thurso is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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