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How to get fromNorthampton to Thetfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Thetford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    3h 28m
    £60–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus bus 786
    3. Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Interchangebus bus 727 / ...
    5h 13m
    £13–27

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vernon Walk to (Corby) George Street Stop Gbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus bus X4
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Thetfordtrain train
    4h 56m
    £30–41

  4. Drive  85.7 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Thetfordcar car 85.7 mi
    1h 29m
    £22–31

  5. Bus, train via Cambridge

    1. Take the bus from Abington Park to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus bus X47 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 905
    3. Take the train from Cambridge North to Thetfordtrain train
    6h 1m
    £27–44

Northampton to Thetford by train and foot

Calendar221Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Thetford via London Euston, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Bus Interchange via Airport Bus Station and Parkside in around 5h 13m.

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