The average train between Thurso and Plymouth takes 21h 12m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Plymouth. 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 Thurso and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 21h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Plymouth station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.
Thurso to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Plymouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Thurso to Plymouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thurso and Plymouth is 915.3 km. The road distance is 1,437 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Plymouth via Inverness and Edinburgh Waverley in around 18h.