The average train between Plymouth and Thurso takes 24h 12m and the fastest train takes 23h 56m. The train service runs several times 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.
Trains run twice 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 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 24h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Thurso station via Edinburgh Waverley station and Inverness station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 12m.
Plymouth to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Thurso train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Plymouth and Thurso is 915.3 km. The road distance is 1190 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Thurso via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 18h 15m.
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