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How to get fromLeicester to Thornhamby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Thornham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 36 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Orange Treebus bus 36
    4h 19m

  2. Drive  93.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Thornhamcar car 93.7 mi
    1h 56m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus, line 36 bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Horse Fair Bus Stationbus bus B / ...
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Orange Treebus bus 36
    4h 21m

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  • Distance: 131.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Thornham. However, you can take the train to Ely, take the train to Kings Lynn, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 36 bus to The Orange Tree. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leicester to The Orange Tree via Peterborough, Railway Station, Horse Fair Bus Station, and Transport Interchange in around 4h 21m.

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