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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    6h 12m
    £85–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus bus Uk950
    8h 33m
    £26–39

  3. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bus Interchangebus bus 727 / ...
    8h 26m
    £34–62

  4. Drive  206.5 mi

    1. Drive from Swanage to Thetfordcar car 206.5 mi
    3h 41m
    £52–76

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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
    7h 34m
    £73–149

Swanage to Thetford by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Thetford via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchange via Bournemouth, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 26m.

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