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

The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thetford to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £13 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Thetford and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Thetford and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Chelmsford via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Thetford to Chelmsford?

The distance between Thetford and Chelmsford is 82 miles. The road distance is 57.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thetford to Chelmsford without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Thetford to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thetford to Chelmsford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thetford to Chelmsford train from?

Thetford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Thetford station.

Train or bus from Thetford to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Thetford to Chelmsford is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Thetford to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Thetford to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Thetford to Chelmsford train arrive?

Thetford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from Thetford to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Chelmsford is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Thetford to Chelmsford.

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

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Thetford to Chelmsford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thetford to Chelmsford by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain Norwich - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2h 2m
£32–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2h 47m
£14–31
Drive 57.2 mi
1. Drive from Thetford to Chelmsfordcar 57.2 mi
1h 18m
£14–21
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain Stansted Airport - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Chelmsfordtrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 44m
£55–102

Thetford to Chelmsford by train and bus

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2h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.6 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Coach Station in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thetford to Chelmsford via Norwich in around 2h 44m.

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