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How to get fromPenrith to Thetfordby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Thetford by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetfordtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    6h 37m
    £132–213

  2. Drive 247.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penrith to Thetfordcar car 247.1 mi
    4h 23m
    £61–87

  3. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain train
    6h 39m
    £104–247

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Thetfordtrain train
    7h 34m
    £82–139

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain train
    6h 32m
    £95–253

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train
    7h 6m
    £154–470

Penrith to Thetford by train

Calendar68Weekly Trains
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Thetford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 37m.

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