There are 4 ways to get from Thetford to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 35m£94–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus Uk044
6h 40m£22–36Drive 142.5 mi
- Drive from Thetford to Cheltenhamcar 142.5 mi
2h 49m£36–51Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
6h 41m£40–98
Thetford to Cheltenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Thetford to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Ely and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Thetford and Cheltenham is 191 miles. The road distance is 143.4 miles.
The best way to get from Thetford to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Thetford to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Thetford to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Thetford to Cheltenham is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Thetford to Cheltenham Spa via Ely and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thetford to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Ely to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Thetford to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Thetford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Cheltenham is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Thetford to Cheltenham.
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