The average train between Birmingham and Thurso takes 19h 53m 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 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 19h 53m. 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 station and arriving at Thurso station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 53m.
Birmingham to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.
Birmingham to Thurso train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Birmingham to Thurso train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Thurso is 687.3 km. The road distance is 1,007 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Thurso via Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 14h 37m.
