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How to get fromThetford to Northamptonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Thetford to Northampton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 30m
    £60–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thetford to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Northampton Town Centrebus bus Uk905
    5h
    £12–20

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thetford to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus bus X4
    3. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to St Edmund's Streetbus bus X4
    4h 25m
    £30–40

  4. Drive  86.2 mi

    1. Drive from Thetford to Northamptoncar car 86.2 mi
    1h 30m
    £22–31

  5. Bus via Cambridge

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus 786
    3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Parkbus bus 707 / ...
    5h 30m
    £15–29

Thetford to Northampton by train and foot

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Northampton via Ely, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thetford to Northampton Town Centre via Luton DART Parkway in around 5h.

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