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Penrith to Thurso train route details

First train

07:59

Last train

22:38

Departure city

Penrith

Arrival city

Thurso

Journey time

9h 48m

Distance

274 miles

Price

£24.50*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, TransPennine Express

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
07:59 9h 51m, 3 change Penrith	17:50 Thurso	Find Tickets
11:53 10h 27m, 2 change Penrith	22:20 Thurso	Find Tickets
12:32 9h 48m, 2 change Penrith	22:20 Thurso	Find Tickets
18:01 16h 58m, 2 change Penrith	10:59 +1 Thurso	Find Tickets
22:38 15h 46m, 2 change Penrith	14:24 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Where to stay near Thurso

Castletown Hotel
Main St
8.5/10
102 review
Premier Inn Thurso
22 Sinclair St
9.0/10
45 review
Forss House
Forss
8.6/10
46 review
Greenland House
Main St
9.3/10
80 review
Manor House Hotel
6 Janet St
7.6/10
54 review
Pentland Hotel
Princes St
7.6/10
106 review
Celtic Lodges
Whitebridge
9.4/10
16 review
Bettyhill Hotel
Bettyhill
9.3/10
78 review

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How to book cheap train tickets from Penrith to Thurso

Group travel deals

If you are travelling in a group of 3 to 9 people, you can take advantage of group discounts (offered by most train companies) for up to 1/3 off standard fares. This can make travelling from Penrith to Thurso more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you travel between Penrith and Thurso on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.

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