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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Thetford is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Thetford is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Thetford?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Thetford. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Interchange via Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Thetford via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Leicester to Thetford?

The distance between Leicester and Thetford is 106 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Leicester to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Thetford bus from?

Leicester to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Thetford train from?

Leicester to Thetford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Thetford?

The best way to get from Leicester to Thetford is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Leicester to Thetford bus arrive?

Leicester to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.

Where does the Leicester to Thetford train arrive?

Leicester to Thetford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Thetford is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Leicester to Thetford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Thetford?

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Where can I stay near Thetford?

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Leicester to Thetford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2h 20m
£56–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Parksidebus 777
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
3h 20m
£17–47
Drive 94.8 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Thetfordcar 94.8 mi
1h 58m
£23–34
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2h 45m
£55–80

Leicester to Thetford by train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 105.4 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Interchange via Parkside in around 3h 20m.

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