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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    3h 8m
    £59–160

  2. Drive 117.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Thetfordcar car 117.6 mi
    2h 14m
    £29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus bus Uk950
    5h 25m
    £39–54

  4. Train via Cambridge

    1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain train
    4h 3m
    £76–155

  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus bus 727 / ...
    5h 30m
    £49–88

Reading to Thetford by train and subway

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Thetford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Thetford via Heathrow Terminal 2 and London Heathrow Airport in around 5h 25m.

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