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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Thurso station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
Gloucester to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Gloucester to Thurso train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and Thurso is 752.6 km. The road distance is 1,090 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Thurso via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 15h 46m.