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Trip Overview

The average train between Thurso and Bristol takes 26h 28m and the fastest train takes 24h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Bristol. 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 28m
Duration
715 mi
Distance
£324
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Thurso to Bristol train times

Trains run twice daily between Thurso and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Bristol at 5:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 26h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 15m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country25h 38m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 15m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country25h 33m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 1m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country31h 29m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country28h 1m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country41h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country25h 38m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 15m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Bristol? 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 Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 714.8 mi
  • Duration: 26h 28m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Bristol Temple Meads via Inverness, Haymarket, and Stafford in around 15h 42m.

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