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The average train between Thurso and Exeter takes 22h 40m and the fastest train takes 14h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 40m
Duration
790 mi
Distance
£355
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Thurso to Exeter train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Thurso and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 5:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 22h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 40m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country25h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country15h 53m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country27h 17m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country28h 40m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country29h 17m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country25h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 55m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 33m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 38m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country25h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 55m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 33m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 38m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country25h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 55m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 33m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country24h 38m • 4 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country25h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 55m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso to Exeter? 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: 22h 40m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Exeter St Davids via Inverness, Haymarket, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 16h 40m.

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