What is the cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Thurso?

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Thurso is to bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 22h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Thurso?

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Thurso is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs £130 - £750.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Thurso?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Thurso Bank of Scotland via Norwich, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Stn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Thurso?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Thurso via Norwich, Peterborough and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Thurso?

The distance between Lowestoft and Thurso is 760 miles. The road distance is 643.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lowestoft to Thurso without a car?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 16h 6m and costs £250 - £430.

How long does it take to get from Lowestoft to Thurso?

It takes approximately 16h 6m to get from Lowestoft to Thurso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Thurso bus from?

Lowestoft to Thurso bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Thurso train from?

Lowestoft to Thurso train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.

Train, bus or fly from Lowestoft to Thurso?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Thurso is to train which takes 16h 6m and costs £250 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £130 and takes 22h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £750 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Thurso bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Thurso bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Thurso train arrive?

Lowestoft to Thurso train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Thurso?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Thurso is 643 miles. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Lowestoft to Thurso.

How do I get a train ticket from Lowestoft to Thurso?

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Where can I stay near Thurso?

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Lowestoft to Thurso - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lowestoft to Thurso by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
16h 6m
£257–425
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
5. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus
22h 50m
£77–125
Drive 639.4 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Thursocar 639.4 mi
12h 8m
£157–226
Fly Norwich International Airport to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane NWI - WIC
9h 57m
£139–732
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bank of Scotlandbus X99
20h 13m
£226–370
Fly Norwich International Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane NWI - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 45m
£202–752
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 35m
£174–370
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Norwich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 46m
£196–529
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Norwich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
12h 30m
£182–381
Fly Norwich International Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NWI - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain
13h 17m
£238–605

Lowestoft to Thurso by train

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16h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 756 mi
Duration: 16h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Thurso via Norwich, Peterborough, and Inverness in around 16h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Thurso Bank of Scotland via Norwich, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Inverness Union Street in around 22h 50m.

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