The average train between Derby and Thurso takes 25h 1m and the fastest train takes 23h 13m. 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.
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 11:45 AM which arrives into Thurso at 10:58 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 25h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Thurso station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.
Derby to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Thurso train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Derby to Thurso train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between Derby and Thurso is 643.5 km. The road distance is 1,005 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Thurso via York and Inverness in around 13h 7m.