Longford to Thetford bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Longford to Thetford

Showing times and prices for Jul 22

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$31

Fastest journey

3 h 20 m

Average duration

3 h 23 m

Buses per day

19

Distance

133 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Longford to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Longford to Thetford will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast buses

Of the 19 buses that leave Longford for Thetford on Wed, Jul 22, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .

On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 PM4h30
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    10:35 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM4h45
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    9:25 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 AM4h25
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    9:20 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 AM4h20
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    11:10 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 AM3h30
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    1:10 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Longford to Thetford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Longford to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 82 miles (133 km)

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Bus
Train
Driving

$41

Average price

Cheapest

$68

Average price

$40

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 14m

Average total duration

3h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 54m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Longford to Thetford is a bus with an average price of $41 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Longford to Thetford:

A bus is $27 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Thetford costing on average $68 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Longford to Thetford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Thetford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Longford and Thetford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Longford to Thetford among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about -2h -50m sooner (3h 44m by bus vs 1h 54m by car) and save roughly $-1.23 (€-1.23) compared to fuel and tolls ($41 (€41) vs $40 (€40)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.

Direct coaches are operated by National Express.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Longford to Thetford Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:55AM
Arrival Time
09:20AM
Duration
4h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:00AM
Arrival Time
09:20AM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:35AM
Arrival Time
10:15AM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$41
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:50AM
Arrival Time
11:10AM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:35AM
Arrival Time
11:15AM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:40AM
Arrival Time
11:10AM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
12:55PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:40AM
Arrival Time
01:10PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:05AM
Arrival Time
02:45PM
Duration
3h40
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:05PM
Arrival Time
04:55PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
06:45PM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Mon, Wed
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:40PM
Arrival Time
09:25PM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
09:20PM
Duration
4h05
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:40PM
Arrival Time
09:25PM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
06:05PM
Arrival Time
10:35PM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
07:10PM
Arrival Time
10:35PM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:20PM
Arrival Time
10:55PM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Wed, Sun
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:20PM
Arrival Time
12:45AM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:20PM
Arrival Time
12:40AM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$22
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:30PM
Arrival Time
02:55AM
Duration
3h25
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$40

Live departures

Longford to Thetford bus times

The table below shows live departures for Longford to Thetford buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4h25
9:20 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus6:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h20
9:20 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4h20
11:10 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)1 transfer
National ExpressNX7287:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h40
11:15 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus7:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h30
11:10 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7289:15 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h40
12:55 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus9:40 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h30
1:10 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX72711:05 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h40
2:45 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7271:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h50
4:55 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7272:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h15
6:45 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4h45
9:25 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)1 transfer
National ExpressNX7275:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
4h05
9:20 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus5:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h45
9:25 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
4h30
10:35 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus7:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h25
10:35 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX7277:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
3h30
10:50 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Longford to Thetford

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Buses from Longford to Thetford run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€40) if you book in advance.

There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 3h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
82 miles (133 km)
Average bus duration
3h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
$40 (€40)
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
9
Fastest bus
3h 25m
First bus
12:25 AM
Last bus
11:30 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Longford to ThetfordYou can travel by bus between Longford to Thetford with National Express for as low as $40 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 25m
Cheapest Price
$40 (€40)
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Learn more about National Express

FAQs: Bus from Longford to Thetford

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford to Thetford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thetford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Longford to Thetford can start from as little as $40 (€40) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Longford to Thetford is $41 (€41) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Longford to Thetford is 3h 25m to travel the 82 miles (133 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Longford to Thetford leaves at 12:25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Longford to Thetford leaves at 11:30 PM.
Yes, there are 9 direct buses a day from Longford to Thetford with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Longford to Thetford, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Thetford. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Longford and Thetford and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Longford , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 . When arriving in Thetford , you can end your journey in bus stations like Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) .Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange), located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Thetford from Longford is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Longford to Thetford is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Longford and Thetford including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Longford to Thetford:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Longford to Thetford for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Longford to Thetford depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Longford to Thetford.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Longford to Thetford:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Longford to Thetford:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Longford to Thetford.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Longford to Thetford with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Longford to Thetford with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Longford to Thetford with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Longford nor Thetford are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Longford to Thetford among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Thetford, travelers should be mindful of petty theft in busy areas and remain cautious when using public transportation or taxis. It's advisable to avoid unsolicited offers for rides or services to prevent scams. Staying aware of surroundings and securing personal belongings can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Longford to Thetford

Most Longford to Thetford buses use the London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 to Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) station pair. Use this guide to compare Longford and Thetford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Longford
Arrival bus stations in Thetford
Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)Thetford Interchange Station, Saint Nicholas Street 2-3, IP24 1BP

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