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The average train between Exeter and Thurso takes 26h 31m and the fastest train takes 23h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

26h 31m
Duration
790 mi
Distance
£362
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Exeter to Thurso train times

Trains run twice daily between Exeter and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 26h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 31m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail26h 21m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 31m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail26h 21m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 31m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail26h 21m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail23h 31m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail26h 21m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail25h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail30h 17m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail39h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail26h 22m • 4 changes
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    Cross CountryCross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRailScotRail26h 52m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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: 790 mi
  • Duration: 26h 31m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Thurso via Birmingham New Street, Stafford, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 17h 2m.

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