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

The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Exeter is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thetford to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Thetford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Thetford and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Ely, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Thetford to Exeter?

The distance between Thetford and Exeter is 270 miles. The road distance is 255 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thetford to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Thetford to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thetford to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thetford to Exeter train from?

Thetford to Exeter train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Thetford to Exeter?

The best way to get from Thetford to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Thetford to Exeter bus arrive?

Thetford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Thetford to Exeter train arrive?

Thetford to Exeter train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Thetford to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Exeter is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Thetford to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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There are 7 ways to get from Thetford to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 55m
£113–219
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus Ukn49
8h 35m
£32–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
8h 6m
£38–68
Drive 253.6 mi
1. Drive from Thetford to Exetercar 253.6 mi
4h 25m
£63–91
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Exeter (EXT)plane NWI - EXT
9h 51m
£148–582
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Paddington Stationbus A6
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 51m
£106–197
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
7h 6m
£166–330

Thetford to Exeter by train and subway

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Distance: 268.6 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Exeter St Davids via Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 6m.

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