There are 5 ways to get from Watford to Thetford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Watford Junction to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
- Take the train from Ely to Thetfordtrain
2h 50m£46–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus 786
- Take the bus from Parkside to Bus Interchangebus 727 / ...
4h 45m£16–45Drive 82.3 mi
- Drive from Watford to Thetfordcar 82.3 mi
1h 31m£20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to Hatfield stationbus 602
- Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridgetrain
- Take the train from Cambridge to Thetfordtrain
4h 56m£41–84Line 602 bus, bus
- Take the bus from High Street to St Albans City stationbus 602
- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetfordbus Uk950
4h 59m£16–28
Watford to Thetford by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Thetford is to line 602 bus and bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Thetford is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Bus Interchange via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station and Parkside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Thetford via King's Cross and Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Watford and Thetford is 112 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Thetford without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Watford to Thetford, including transfers.
Watford to Thetford bus services, operated by Uno, depart from High Street station.
Watford to Thetford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Thetford is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Thetford via London Euston, King's Cross, and Ely in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clarendon Road to Bus Interchange via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station, and Parkside in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Watford Junction to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Watford Junction to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Ely to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Ely to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Parkside to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Parkside to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- [email protected]
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from High Street to Hatfield station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
Bus from High Street to St Albans City station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Thetford bus services, operated by Uno, arrive at St Albans City station.
Watford to Thetford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Thetford is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Watford to Thetford.
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