The average train between Birmingham and Thurso takes 19h 56m and the fastest train takes 14h 15m. 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 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 19h 56m. 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 Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 56m.
Birmingham to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Birmingham to Thurso train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 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 Stafford, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 14h 26m.
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