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

The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Birmingham is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thetford to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Thetford and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Thetford and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Thetford to Birmingham?

The distance between Thetford and Birmingham is 146 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thetford to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Thetford to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thetford to Birmingham bus from?

Thetford to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Thetford to Birmingham train from?

Thetford to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Thetford to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Thetford to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Thetford to Birmingham bus arrive?

Thetford to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.

Where does the Thetford to Birmingham train arrive?

Thetford to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Thetford to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Birmingham is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Thetford to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Thetford to Birmingham?

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There are 3 ways to get from Thetford to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 35m
£76–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Parksidebus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
4h 45m
£16–36
Drive 129.5 mi
1. Drive from Thetford to Birminghamcar 129.5 mi
2h 9m
£32–46

Thetford to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 144.7 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 in around 4h 45m.

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