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Trip Overview

The average train between Taunton and Thurso takes 26h 4m and the fastest train takes 23h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Taunton 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.

26h 4m
Duration
759 mi
Distance
£340
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Taunton to Thurso train times

Trains run twice daily between Taunton and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 26h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 5m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 55m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail24h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 5m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 55m • 4 changes
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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 CoastScotRailScotRail23h 5m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 55m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail24h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail29h 51m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail39h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 56m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail26h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 5m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 55m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail24h 36m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Taunton 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.

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  • Distance: 759.4 mi
  • Duration: 26h 4m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Thurso via Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 16h 43m.

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