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The average train between Birmingham and Thurso takes 18h 51m and the fastest train takes 14h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Birmingham and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Thurso at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 18h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street station and arriving at Thurso station via Edinburgh Waverley station and Inverness station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.
Birmingham to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Thurso is 687.3 km. The road distance is 875 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 14h 36m.
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