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How to get fromEastbourne to Thetfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Eastbourne to Thetford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain train
    4h 37m
    £78–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Interchangebus bus 727 / ...
    7h 59m
    £17–27

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus 727 / ...
    6h 27m
    £45–77

  4. Drive  140.6 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Thetfordcar car 140.6 mi
    2h 38m
    £35–50

Eastbourne to Thetford by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Thetford via East Croydon and Cambridge in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Bus Interchange via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Parkside in around 7h 59m.

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