The average train between Shrewsbury and Thurso takes 19h 58m and the fastest train takes 14h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 19h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Thurso station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.
Shrewsbury to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Thurso train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Thurso train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Thurso is 656.1 km. The road distance is 975 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Thurso via Crewe, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 14h 25m.
