There are 6 ways to get from Stansted to Thetford by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Stansted to Ebbsfleet Internationaltaxi
- Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
- Take the train from Ely to Thetfordtrain
2h 53m£73–149Drive 97.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stansted to Thetfordcar 97.4 mi
1h 41m£24–35Line 223 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
- Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Thetfordbus Uk007
4h 2mLine 223 bus, train
- Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
- Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 31mTrain
- Take the train from Gravesend to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain
4h 46m£60–122Bus
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
5h 7m£27–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Thetford is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Stansted to Thetford is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Thetford via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Gravesend and arriving at Thetford via London Bridge and Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Stansted and Thetford is 125 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.
The best way to get from Stansted to Thetford without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 53m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Stansted to Thetford, including transfers.
Stansted to Thetford bus services, operated by 1st Bus Stop, depart from Labour-in-Vain Road station.
Stansted to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gravesend station.
The best way to get from Stansted to Thetford is to line 223 bus and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Stansted, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?
You can take a bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Thetford via Barrack Row, Gravesend, Stratford International, and London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flagstone Paving to Thetford via Barrack Row, Gravesend, London Bridge, and Cambridge in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Ebbsfleet International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Gravesend to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Ely to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Ely to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Gravesend to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 01474 326777
- Website
- 1stbusstop.co.uk
Bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Row
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.1stbusstop.co.uk/
Bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Row
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.1stbusstop.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- [email protected]
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- £21–25
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
West Malling Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1732 845 535
- Website
- westmallingtaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Stansted to Thetford bus services, operated by 1st Bus Stop, arrive at Barrack Row station.
Stansted to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Thetford is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Stansted to Thetford.
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