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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    3h 59m
    £71–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus bus Uk950
    6h 6m
    £23–37

  3. Drive  160.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Thetfordcar car 160.6 mi
    2h 46m
    £41–59

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane SOU - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Thetfordtrain train
    6h 33m
    £167–522

  5. Train, bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain train
    5h 31m
    £64–120

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus bus
    6h 19m
    £59–84

Southampton to Thetford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Thetford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Thetford via London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 6m.

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