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Outbound fromTaunton to Thurso by train
It takes an average of 18h 54m to travel from Taunton to Thurso by train, over a distance of around 523 miles (842 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Taunton to Thurso and tickets for this journey start from £196.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:23 | |
| Departure station | Taunton | |
| Arrival station | Thurso | |
| Journey time | From 14h 27m | |
| Distance | 523 miles (842 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £196.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Taunton to Thurso in 14 hours 27 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Taunton to Thurso? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 18 hours 54 minutes to travel the 523 miles (842 km) from Taunton to Thurso by train, although you can get there in as little as 14 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 5 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Thurso. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Taunton to Thurso in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £196.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Thurso by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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