What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Thetford?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Thetford is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Thetford?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Thetford is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Thetford?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Thetford via Birmingham New Street and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Thetford?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Thetford is 270 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Thetford without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £120 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Thetford?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Aberystwyth to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Thetford bus from?

Aberystwyth to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Thetford train from?

Aberystwyth to Thetford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Thetford?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Thetford is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Thetford bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Thetford train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Thetford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Thetford is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Aberystwyth to Thetford.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberystwyth to Thetford?

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Thetford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 3m
£126–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Parksidebus 777
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
10h 15m
£49–127
Drive 244.9 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Thetfordcar 244.9 mi
4h 28m
£60–87

Aberystwyth to Thetford by train

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Distance: 268 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Thetford via Birmingham New Street and Ely in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station and Parkside in around 10h 15m.

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