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Plymouth to Thurso trains

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The average train between Plymouth and Thurso takes 24h 54m and the fastest train takes 23h 56m. There is at least one train per day from Plymouth 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.

24h 54m
Duration
891 mi
Distance
£427
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Plymouth to Thurso train times

Trains run once daily between Plymouth and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 2:27 PM which arrives into Thurso at 9:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 24h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail31h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryCaledonian SleeperScotRail23h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail24h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCaledonian SleeperScotRail23h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail24h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCaledonian SleeperScotRail23h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail24h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCaledonian SleeperScotRail23h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryScotRailScotRail24h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryCaledonian SleeperScotRail23h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Thurso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 891.2 mi
  • Duration: 24h 54m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 18h 15m.

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