There are 3 ways to get from Skegness to Thetford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Grantham to Thetfordtrain Sheffield - Norwich / ...
3h 53m£61–91Drive 82.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Thetfordcar 82.9 mi
1h 47m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 57 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus 505
- Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Aldibus 88
6h 39m
Skegness to Thetford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Thetford is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Thetford is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aldi via Bus Station, Bus Station and Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Thetford via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Skegness and Thetford is 141 miles. The road distance is 83.4 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £60 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Skegness to Thetford, including transfers.
Skegness to Thetford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Bus Station.
Skegness to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
The best way to get from Skegness to Thetford is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?
You can take a train from Skegness to Thetford via Grantham in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aldi via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Transport Interchange in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
- Phone
- 01842 821509
- [email protected]
- Website
- Coach Services
Bus from Transport Interchange to Aldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Coach Services
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Skegness to Thetford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Bus Station.
Skegness to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Thetford is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Skegness to Thetford.
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