The distance between Thurso and Lancaster is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Thurso to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Wick (WIC) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
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Take the train to Inverness then Haymarket and then to Lancaster.
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Take the bus to Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Lancaster.
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There are several options for getting from Thurso to Lancaster by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £320 ($375).
The distance between Thurso and Lancaster is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (315 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Thurso and Lancaster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Lancaster is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £320 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Lancaster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Thurso and Lancaster. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Thurso to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Inverness and Haymarket. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Thurso and Lancaster. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Thurso and Lancaster. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Thurso to Lancaster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leirinmore Smoo Cave, Inverness Farraline Park and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.
The Durness Bus, Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Thurso and Lancaster. Buses run once a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Lancaster. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Thurso and Lancaster. The distance is around 673km (418 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Lancaster is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 30m | £320($375) | every 3 hours | 715km (444 miles) |
Fly to Aberdeen (ABZ), train | 6h 20m | £200($235) | every 3 hours | 674km (419 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 55m | £190($225) | twice daily | 835km (519 miles) |
Train to Inverness, plane | 8h 50m | £170($200) | twice daily | 930km (578 miles) |
Train | 9h 15m | £145($170) | twice daily | 808km (502 miles) |
Bus | 13h 15m | £42($50) | once a week | 873km (542 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | £115($140) | on demand | 673km (418 miles) |
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The Durness Bus
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.