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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Thetford is to bus which costs £6 - £20 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Thetford is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Thetford?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to Thetford. However, there are services departing from St Peters Street and arriving at Bus Interchange via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Thetford via King's Cross and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Bedford to Thetford?

The distance between Bedford and Thetford is 144 miles. The road distance is 63.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Bedford to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Thetford bus from?

Bedford to Thetford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from St Peters Street station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Thetford train from?

Bedford to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Thetford?

The best way to get from Bedford to Thetford is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £20 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Bedford to Thetford bus arrive?

Bedford to Thetford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.

Where does the Bedford to Thetford train arrive?

Bedford to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Thetford is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Bedford to Thetford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bedford to Thetford?

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Bedford to Thetford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2h 57m
£66–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peters Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
3h 12m
£7–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Peters Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain Stansted Airport - Norwich / ...
2h 59m
£23–41
Drive 63.3 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Thetfordcar 63.3 mi
1h 8m
£16–23

Bedford to Thetford by train

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Distance: 143 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Thetford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Peters Street to Bus Interchange via Drummer St Bus Station and Parkside in around 3h 12m.

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