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The average train between Gloucester and Thurso takes 23h 45m and the fastest train takes 15h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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.

23h 45m
Duration
677 mi
Distance
£298
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gloucester to Thurso train times

Trains run twice daily between Gloucester and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 23h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail24h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail22h 13m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail15h 20m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail28h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail24h 56m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail22h 13m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 4m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail22h 13m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 4m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail22h 13m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 4m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 28m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester to Thurso? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Thurso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 677.2 mi
  • Duration: 23h 45m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Thurso via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 15h 37m.

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