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 £90 - £170 and takes 21h 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 10m and costs £270 - £1,500.

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 Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 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 7m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Thurso?

The distance between Lowestoft and Thurso is 489 miles. The road distance is 643.9 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 7m and costs £270 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m 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 fly which takes 9h 10m and costs £270 - £1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £270 - £440 and takes 16h 7m, you could also bus, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 21h 50m.

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 644 miles. It takes approximately 12h 18m 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, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Norwich International Airport to Wick John O' Groats Airport
best
1. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane NWI - WIC
9h 10m
£274–1,426
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 Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
5. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus
21h 50m
£92–161
Train
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 7m
£276–436
Drive 640.2 mi
1. Drive from Lowestoft to Thursocar 640.2 mi
12h 18m
£158–228
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 16m
£232–502
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
12h 49m
£256–611
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 48m
£197–534
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 33m
£186–409
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 32m
£192–412
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Norwich to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Thurso Bank of Scotlandbus
19h 25m
£265–394

Lowestoft to Thurso by train

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16h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 486.6 mi
Duration: 9h 10m

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

Loganair, World Ticket, and KLM fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lowestoft to Thurso via Norwich, Peterborough, and Inverness in around 16h 7m.

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