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Trip Overview

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.

21h 12m
Duration
893 mi
Distance
£429
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Thurso to Plymouth train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperCross Country22h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross Country16h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperCross Country22h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross Country16h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperCross Country22h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross Country16h 57m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailCross Country28h 42m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross Country30h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperCross Country26h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross Country16h 53m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperCross Country22h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailCross Country16h 53m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 893.1 mi
  • Duration: 21h 12m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Plymouth via Inverness and Edinburgh Waverley in around 18h.

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