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Derby to Thurso trains

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The average train between Derby and Thurso takes 24h 48m and the fastest train takes 22h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Derby to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 48m
Duration
624 mi
Distance
£265
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Derby to Thurso train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Derby and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 24h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail22h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail22h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail22h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail22h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail33h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail23h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby to Thurso? 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.

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  • Distance: 624.2 mi
  • Duration: 24h 48m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Thurso via York and Inverness in around 13h 7m.

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