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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Thetford is to bus which costs £19 - £70 and takes 6h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Thetford is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Thetford?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Interchange via St Margaret's Bus Station and Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Thetford via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Derby to Thetford?

The distance between Derby and Thetford is 121 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Derby to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Thetford bus from?

Derby to Thetford bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Thetford train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Thetford?

The best way to get from Derby to Thetford is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £70 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Derby to Thetford bus arrive?

Derby to Thetford bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Thetford train arrive?

Derby to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Thetford station.

Can I drive from Derby to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Thetford is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Derby to Thetford.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
3h 26m
£58–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
6h 11m
£20–68
Drive 119.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Thetfordcar 119.9 mi
2h 29m
£30–43

Derby to Thetford by train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 120.7 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Thetford hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchange via St Margaret's Bus Station and Parkside in around 6h 11m.

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