The average train between Thurso and Birmingham takes 17h 28m and the fastest train takes 12h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Birmingham. 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 3 times a day between Thurso and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 17h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Birmingham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Birmingham station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
Thurso to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Book your Thurso to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Thurso and Birmingham is 687.3 km. The road distance is 1,007 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Birmingham New Street via Inverness, Haymarket, and Wolverhampton in around 13h 24m.