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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Thetford is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Thetford is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Thetford?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Thetford via Paddington, King's Cross and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Thetford?

The distance between Exeter and Thetford is 270 miles. The road distance is 254.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Exeter to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Thetford bus from?

Exeter to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Thetford train from?

Exeter to Thetford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Thetford?

The best way to get from Exeter to Thetford is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Exeter to Thetford bus arrive?

Exeter to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Thetford train arrive?

Exeter to Thetford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Thetford is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Exeter to Thetford.

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

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Exeter to Thetford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 35m
£118–243
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
8h 50m
£30–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
8h 15m
£54–134
Drive 253.3 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Thetfordcar 253.3 mi
4h 24m
£63–91
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane EXT - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Thetfordtrain
8h 7m
£138–535
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain
7h 38m
£105–225

Exeter to Thetford by train and subway

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Distance: 268.6 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Thetford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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