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How to get fromEssex to Thetfordby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Essex to Thetford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Thetfordtrain train Norwich - Stansted Airport / ...
    2h 32m
    £50–93

  2. Line 42 bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Freeport station to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    3h 15m
    £9–12

  3. Drive 46.5 mi

    1. Drive from Essex to Thetfordcar car 46.5 mi
    1h 4m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essex to Thetfordtaxi taxi 46.5 mi
    1h 4m
    £95–120

  5. Line 333 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus 333 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain train Stansted Airport - Norwich / ...
    3h 42m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus 727 / ...
    3h 58m
    £17–36

Essex to Thetford by train

Calendar211Weekly Trains
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 106.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Thetford via Colchester and Norwich in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Freeport station to Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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