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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Thetford to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€29
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€31
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 59 m
Buses on Sep 19
9
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Thetford to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thetford to London Stansted Airport will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 9 buses from Thetford to London Stansted Airport, including 9 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 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.
NX7284:55 PM2h10Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)7:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€291One-way0 transfers- NX7276:45 AM2h05Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)8:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€311One-way0 transfers
- NX7274:55 AM1h55Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)6:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€311One-way0 transfers
- NX7282:55 PM2h10Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)5:05 PMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€311One-way0 transfers
- NX7278:00 AM2h05Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)10:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€311One-way0 transfers
- NX72712:25 AM1h55Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)2:20 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€321One-way0 transfers
- NX7274:55 AM1h55Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)6:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€311One-way0 transfers
- NX7272:40 AM1h55Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)4:35 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€341One-way0 transfers
- NX7276:45 AM2h05Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)8:50 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€311One-way0 transfers
- NX7278:00 AM2h05Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)10:05 AMStansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station€311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Thetford to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Thetford to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Thetford to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thetford to London Stansted Airport costing on average €34.
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-14.83. The journey takes 2h 7m versus 1h 0m 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.
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.
Thetford to London Stansted Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €29 |
Live departures
Thetford to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thetford to London Stansted Airport buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX727 | 12:25 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1h55 | 2:20 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 2:40 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1h55 | 4:35 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 4:55 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1h55 | 6:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 6:45 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h05 | 8:50 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 8:00 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h05 | 10:05 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 10:55 AM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 1:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX727 | 12:35 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 2:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 2:55 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 5:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX728 | 4:55 PM Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 7:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thetford to London Stansted Airport
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Buses from Thetford to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €15 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:40, the last at 15:55. The fastest bus covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 1:40 AM |
Last bus 3:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: National Express from Thetford to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Thetford to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Thetford to London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Thetford to London Stansted Airport
Most Thetford to London Stansted Airport buses use the Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Thetford and London Stansted Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) from Thetford city centre
Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) bus station facilities and services
Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange). ATMs are available at Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange): Ramps available for buses.
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