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

The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Chester is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thetford to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Thetford and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Thetford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Chester via Ely, Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Thetford to Chester?

The distance between Thetford and Chester is 207 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thetford to Chester without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 16m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Thetford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thetford to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thetford to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Thetford to Chester?

The best way to get from Thetford to Chester is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 16m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Thetford to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thetford to Chester train arrive?

Thetford to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Thetford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Chester is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Thetford to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Thetford to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
5h 16m
£85–170
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
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 40m
£23–47
Drive 188.2 mi
1. Drive from Thetford to Chestercar 188.2 mi
3h 53m
£46–67
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 56m
£85–203
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Chestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
6h 1m
£108–164
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 1m
£131–440
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 15m
£121–505

Thetford to Chester by train

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Chester via Ely, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 40m.

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