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Outbound fromThurso to Glasgow Queen Street by train
It takes an average of 7h 49m to travel from Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street by train, over a distance of around 190 miles (306 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street and tickets for this journey start from £30.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 16:32 | |
| Departure station | Thurso | |
| Arrival station | Glasgow Queen Street | |
| Journey time | From 7h 10m | |
| Distance | 190 miles (306 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.70 | |
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Travelling from Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street by train
Looking to travel from Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 49 minutes to travel from Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 7 hours 10 minutes though. You'll usually find 6 trains per day running along the 190 miles (306 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Glasgow Queen Street, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. ScotRail are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Glasgow Queen Street in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £30.70.
Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.
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Cheap train tickets from Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street
Book in advance
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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 Thurso to Glasgow Queen Street 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.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.