The average train between Exeter and Thurso takes 25h 28m and the fastest train takes 23h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 25h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Thurso station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 28m.
Exeter to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Exeter to Thurso train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Thurso is 875.2 km. The road distance is 1,271 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Thurso via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 17h 9m.
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