The average train between Thurso and Crewe takes 16h 24m and the fastest train takes 11h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Crewe. 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 3 times a day between Thurso and Crewe. 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 Crewe at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 16h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Crewe. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Crewe station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
Thurso to Crewe train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Crewe train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Thurso to Crewe train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Thurso and Crewe is 614.9 km. The road distance is 923 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Crewe via Inverness and Haymarket in around 12h 13m.