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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Thetford is to bus which costs £26 - £55 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Thetford is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Thetford?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Thetford via Bus Station and London Stratford - Montfichet Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Thetford via King's Cross and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Margate to Thetford?

The distance between Margate and Thetford is 185 miles. The road distance is 144.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Margate to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Thetford bus from?

Margate to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Thetford train from?

Margate to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Thetford?

The best way to get from Margate to Thetford is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Margate to Thetford bus arrive?

Margate to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Thetford train arrive?

Margate to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Thetford is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Margate to Thetford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 44m
£87–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Stationbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Thetfordbus Uk007
5h 30m
£26–51
Drive 143.6 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Thetfordcar 143.6 mi
2h 26m
£36–52
Train via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain
4h 22m
£95–150

Margate to Thetford by train

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Thetford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Thetford via Bus Station, Ebbsfleet International station, Ebbsfleet International, Stratford International, and London Stratford - Montfichet Road in around 5h 30m.

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