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

The cheapest way to get from London to Thetford is to bus which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Thetford is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between London and Thetford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Thetford. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from London to Thetford. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Thetford via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from London to Thetford?

The distance between London and Thetford is 94 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from London to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Thetford bus from?

London to Thetford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Thetford train from?

London to Thetford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Thetford?

The best way to get from London to Thetford is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £40 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the London to Thetford bus arrive?

London to Thetford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thetford station.

Where does the London to Thetford train arrive?

London to Thetford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from London to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Thetford is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from London to Thetford.

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

Book your London to Thetford train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Thetford bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Thetford?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Thetfordtrain Stansted Airport - Norwich / ...
1h 53m
£45–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Thetfordbus Uk007
2h 55m
£10–40
Drive 83.8 mi
1. Drive from London to Thetfordcar 83.8 mi
1h 40m
£21–30
Train via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain Stansted Airport - Norwich / ...
3h 5m
£51–78

London to Thetford by train

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Distance: 93.3 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Thetford via Ely in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Thetford once daily. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 2h 55m. National Express also services this route 6 times a week.

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