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Trip Overview

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.

17h 28m
Duration
625 mi
Distance
£270
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Thurso to Birmingham train times

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 3:06 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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast22h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast12h 17m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains12h 26m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast22h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast22h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast12h 17m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains12h 26m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast22h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast22h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains12h 25m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast12h 32m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast26h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast26h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast22h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast12h 17m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains12h 26m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast22h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast22h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast12h 17m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains12h 26m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Thurso to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 625.4 mi
  • Duration: 17h 28m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Birmingham New Street via Inverness, Haymarket, and Wolverhampton in around 13h 24m.

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