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

The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Swindon is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thetford to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Thetford and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Regent Circus Swindon via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Thetford and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Swindon via Ely, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Thetford to Swindon?

The distance between Thetford and Swindon is 174 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thetford to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Thetford to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thetford to Swindon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Thetford to Swindon train from?

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

Train or bus from Thetford to Swindon?

The best way to get from Thetford to Swindon is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Thetford to Swindon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Thetford to Swindon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thetford to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Swindon is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Thetford to Swindon.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Thetford to Swindon 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 Paddington to Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 22m
£73–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Parksidebus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Regent Circus Swindonbus Uk990
5h 35m
£20–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
5h 34m
£66–118
Drive 141.3 mi
1. Drive from Thetford to Swindoncar 141.3 mi
2h 39m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Thetford to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Paddington Stationbus A6
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
4h 22m
£68–144

Thetford to Swindon by bus and train

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Distance: 172.8 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Swindon via Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Regent Circus Swindon via Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 in around 5h 35m.

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