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How to get fromThetford to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain train Stansted Airport - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    1h 59m
    £45–82

  2. Drive 42.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thetford to Colchestercar car 42.6 mi
    1h 8m
    £11–15

  3. Line 86 bus, line 43 bus, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 86 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 44 / ...
    2h 58m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thetford to Colchestertaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    1h 8m
    £90–110

Thetford to Colchester by train

Calendar203Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Colchester via Norwich in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to High Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 58m.

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