What is the cheapest way to get from Thetford to South Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Thetford to South Shields is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thetford to South Shields?

The fastest way to get from Thetford to South Shields is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Thetford and South Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Thetford to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at South Shields via Peterborough and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Thetford to South Shields?

The distance between Thetford and South Shields is 256 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.

How do I travel from Thetford to South Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Thetford to South Shields without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £90 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Thetford to South Shields?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Thetford to South Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thetford to South Shields train from?

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

Where does the Thetford to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thetford to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to South Shields is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Thetford to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1950+ hotels available in South Shields.

Thetford to South Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Thetford to South Shields by train, car, plane, or subway

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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 Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 17m
£94–139
Drive 240.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thetford to South Shieldscar 240.6 mi
4h 17m
£59–85
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, subway
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 Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the subway from Monument to South Shieldssubway
6h 9m
£106–398
Train via Grantham
1. Take the train from Thetford to Granthamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 47m
£99–146
Train #2
1. Take the train from Thetford to Peterboroughtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 26m
£80–128
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane NWI - NCL
7h 9m
£119–278
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 13m
£100–279
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 9m
£97–319

Thetford to South Shields by train and bus

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5h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.8 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and South Shields, England?

You can take a train from Thetford to South Shields via Peterborough, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 17m.

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