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

The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thetford to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Thetford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Thetford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Thetford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Thetford and Edinburgh is 370 miles. The road distance is 337.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thetford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Thetford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thetford to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thetford to Edinburgh train from?

Thetford to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.

Train or bus from Thetford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Thetford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Thetford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thetford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Thetford to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Thetford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Edinburgh is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Thetford to Edinburgh.

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

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Thetford to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thetford to Peterboroughtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 26m
£128–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Parksidebus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
11h 59m
£47–106
Drive 335.7 mi
1. Drive from Thetford to Edinburghcar 335.7 mi
6h 25m
£82–118
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 9m
£62–174
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Thetford to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 56m
£216–310
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 55m
£61–209
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Thetford to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 42m
£121–390
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
5h 23m
£136–384
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 25m
£94–259

Thetford to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Thetford to Edinburgh Waverley via Peterborough in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Parkside, St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, and Asda in around 11h 59m.

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