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How to get fromThetford to Southamptonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Thetford to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    4h 8m
    £70–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk950
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    6h
    £24–37

  3. Drive  160.9 mi

    1. Drive from Thetford to Southamptoncar car 160.9 mi
    2h 47m
    £41–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NWI - SOU
    9h 40m
    £187–512

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus bus A8
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4h 56m
    £64–116

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    6h 32m
    £66–92

Thetford to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Southampton Central via Ely, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thetford to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h.

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