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How to get fromHolyhead to Thetfordby train, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Thetford by train, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train Holyhead - London Euston
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    6h 17m
    £129–215

  2. Drive  276.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Holyhead to Thetfordcar car 276.4 mi
    4h 58m
    £68–99

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train
    8h 26m
    £150–379

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetfordtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    7h 51m
    £127–186

  5. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain train
    9h 34m
    £78–249

Holyhead to Thetford by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Thetford via London Euston, King's Cross, and Ely in around 6h 17m.

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