What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Thetford?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Thetford is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £25 - £40 and takes 9h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Thetford?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Thetford is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Thetford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Interchange via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Thetford?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Thetford via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Swanage to Thetford?

The distance between Swanage and Thetford is 229 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Thetford without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Thetford?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Swanage to Thetford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Thetford bus from?

Swanage to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Thetford train from?

Swanage to Thetford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Thetford?

The best way to get from Swanage to Thetford is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Swanage to Thetford bus arrive?

Swanage to Thetford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Thetford train arrive?

Swanage to Thetford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Thetford?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Thetford is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Swanage to Thetford.

Where can I stay near Thetford?

There are 412+ hotels available in Thetford.

Swanage to Thetford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
6h 11m
£85–178
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Thetfordbus Uk950
9h 11m
£25–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
8h 4m
£32–53
Drive 206.5 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Thetfordcar 206.5 mi
3h 41m
£52–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Thetfordtrain
9h 7m
£184–417
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Thetfordtrain
7h 27m
£78–148

Swanage to Thetford by bus, train, subway, and foot

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchange via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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