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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Thetford is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Thetford is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Thetford?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Thetford via King's Cross and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Chester to Thetford?

The distance between Chester and Thetford is 274 miles. The road distance is 189.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Thetford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Chester to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Thetford bus from?

Chester to Thetford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Thetford train from?

Chester to Thetford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Thetford?

The best way to get from Chester to Thetford is to train via London which takes 4h 33m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Chester to Thetford bus arrive?

Chester to Thetford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Thetford train arrive?

Chester to Thetford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Thetford is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Chester to Thetford.

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

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

Book your Chester to Thetford bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Thetford?

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Chester to Thetford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Thetford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 33m
£106–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
7h 10m
£24–49
Drive 188 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Thetfordcar 188 mi
3h 53m
£46–67
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
6h 31m
£131–440
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 7m
£106–168
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain
4. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain
7h 12m
£124–214
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain
7h 39m
£85–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Thetfordtrain
7h 15m
£120–504

Chester to Thetford by train and foot

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4h 33mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Thetford via London Euston, King's Cross, and Ely in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Parkside in around 7h 10m.

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