How to travel from Norwich to Thurso, United Kingdom
The distance between Norwich and Thurso is around 745km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Norwich to Thurso by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Thurso → Norwich if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Wick (WIC).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost£485($575)
Loganair
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Train via Peterborough
Take the train to Peterborough, Edinburgh then Inverness and then to Thurso.
- Duration12h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£150($180)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Edinburgh then take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 then take the train to Thurso.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Thurso
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Norwich to Thurso by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £485 ($575).
The distance between Norwich and Thurso is around 745km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 729km (453 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Norwich and Thurso by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Norwich to Thurso is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £485 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Thurso, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Thurso. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Thurso. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Inverness. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Norwich and Thurso. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 13h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Norwich and Thurso. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Wick (WIC). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Norwich and Thurso. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) and arrive at Wick (WIC) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Norwich to Thurso. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Norwich to Thurso typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) and and arrive into Wick (WIC).
The closest major airport to Thurso is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) (KOI) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Thurso. Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) and Stornoway Airport (SYY) (SYY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Norwich and Thurso. The distance is around 1,015km (631 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Thurso is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £320 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Thurso
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 5m | £485($575) | every 3 hours | 745km (463 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 30m | £320($375) | every 20 mins | 960km (597 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 25m | £270($320) | every 20 mins | 1,186km (737 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 8h 25m | £220($260) | every 20 mins | 1,167km (725 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 8h 35m | £220($260) | every 20 mins | 1,239km (770 miles) |
Train via Peterborough + 1 similar | 12h 45m | £150($180) | every 20 mins | 1,180km (733 miles) |
| Train | 13h 25m | £135($160) | 4 times a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Train and Bus | 15h 10m | £230($275) | every 20 mins | 1,207km (750 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | £175($210) | on demand | 1,015km (631 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Norwich and Thurso
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Thurso
The following major airports near Thurso offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Thurso
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Thurso
Stornoway Airport (SYY)
- Distance
- 169km (105 miles) from Thurso