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How to get fromThetford to Southend-on-Seaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thetford to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X30 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    3h 16m
    £34–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus bus X30
    4h 1m
    £16–34

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain train
    4. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain train
    3h 29m
    £70–134

  4. Drive 76.5 mi

    1. Drive from Thetford to Southend-on-Seacar car 76.5 mi
    1h 43m
    £19–27

Thetford to Southend-on-Sea by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thetford to Southend-on-Sea.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Thetford to Southend Victoria via Norwich, Colchester, and Shenfield in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Travel Centre via Coach Station and Bus Station in around 4h 1m.

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