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

The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Northampton is to bus which costs £13 - £27 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thetford to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Thetford and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Coach Park via Parkside and Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Thetford and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Northampton via Ely and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Thetford to Northampton?

The distance between Thetford and Northampton is 160 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thetford to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Thetford to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thetford to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thetford to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Thetford to Northampton?

The best way to get from Thetford to Northampton is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £27 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Thetford to Northampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thetford to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thetford to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Northampton is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Thetford to Northampton.

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

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Thetford to Northampton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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 Euston to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 29m
£60–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Parksidebus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus 786
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Parkbus 707 / ...
5h 30m
£14–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thetford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus X4
3. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to St Edmund's Streetbus X4
4h 24m
£30–40
Drive 86.2 mi
1. Drive from Thetford to Northamptoncar 86.2 mi
1h 30m
£22–31
Train, bus via Cambridge
1. Take the train from Thetford to Cambridge Northtrain
2. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
3. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Abington Parkbus X47 / ...
5h 45m
£27–43

Thetford to Northampton by train and foot

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Distance: 159.5 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Park via Parkside and Airport Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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