The average train between Worcester and Thurso takes 24h 15m and the fastest train takes 22h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Worcester 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 twice daily between Worcester and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Thurso at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Smethwick Galton Bridge and take an average of 24h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Thurso station via Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 15m.
Worcester to Thurso train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
Worcester to Thurso train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Thurso station.
Book your Worcester to Thurso train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Worcester and Thurso is 716.9 km. The road distance is 1,049 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Thurso via Smethwick Galton Bridge, Wolverhampton, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 15h 28m.