The average bus between Thetford and Rushden takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thetford to Rushden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Thetford and Rushden. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Thetford is at 12:35 PM which arrives into Rushden at 5:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Parkside and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 15m • 2 changes


4h 20m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


5h 35m • 2 changes


4h 20m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Rushden station via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Thetford to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Thetford to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.
The distance between Thetford and Rushden is 92.9 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 1m.