The cheapest and fastest buses from Norwich to Thetford
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
41 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Norwich to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Thetford will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 19 buses that leave Norwich for Thetford on Tue, Jun 16, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 45 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.
FlixBus3:45 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia4:25 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia2:50 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:50 PM0h55Norwich, Bus Station1:45 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM0h55Norwich, Bus Station10:00 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:35 AM0h50Norwich, Bus Station4:25 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia4:25 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia2:50 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
NX7275:50 AM0h40Norwich, Bus Station6:30 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia1:15 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
NX7281:55 PM0h45Norwich, Bus Station2:40 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Norwich to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Thetford:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Thetford costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 49m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus, Coach Services.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Norwich to Thetford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Norwich to Thetford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Thetford buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:05 AM Norwich | 0h55 | 9:00 AM Thetford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Norwich | 0h45 | 3:30 PM Thetford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:25 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 0h50 | 1:15 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 15 | |||||
![]() | 11:35 PM Norwich | 0h50 | 12:25 AM Thetford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:35 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 0h40 | 1:15 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 1:50 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:40 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 0h50 | 2:50 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 0h40 | 2:50 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 0h50 | 4:25 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Norwich, University Of East Anglia | 0h40 | 4:25 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 3:45 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 0h50 | 4:35 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX727 | 5:50 AM Norwich, Bus Station | 0h40 | 6:30 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Norwich to Thetford
Buses from Norwich to Thetford run on average 12 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:24, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:24 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Coach Services from Norwich to ThetfordYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Thetford with National Express, FlixBus, Coach Services for as low as $6 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Norwich to Thetford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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