Bus from Stowmarket to Thurston
2 direct routes · 38–49 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 16:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thurston as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stowmarket, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB1 | Dan's Coach Travel | ~49 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 16:15 | Argos Store (o/s) | College Main Entrance (opp) | Haughley, Haughley New Street, Wetherden, Elmswell, Wickhambrook, Elmswell & 3 more |
| 988 | Mulleys Motorways | ~38 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:37 | 07:37 | Argos Store (o/s) | Community College (in) | Wetherden, Elmswell, Woolpit & Beyton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stowmarket on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 988 bus timetable.
Fares from Stowmarket to Thurston
- £4.50 adult single on the DB1 (Dan's Coach Travel) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £6.60 adult single, £8.40 return on the 988 (Mulleys Motorways) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stowmarket to Thurston?
2 routes run directly from Stowmarket to Thurston: the DB1 (Dan's Coach Travel), the 988 (Mulleys Motorways). The most frequent is the DB1, 5 times each weekday — board at Argos Store (o/s) and get off at College Main Entrance (opp), about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stowmarket to Thurston?
Between 38 minutes on the 988 and 49 on the DB1, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Haughley, Haughley New Street, Wetherden, Elmswell and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Stowmarket to Thurston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 16:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stowmarket to Thurston?
Adult singles from Stowmarket to Thurston: £4.50 on the DB1 (Dan's Coach Travel); £6.60 on the 988 (Mulleys Motorways). The DB1 and the 988 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.