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Compare bus and train for Ipswich to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, while a bus costs an average of $63.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Ipswich to Thetford
Compare the available ways to get from Ipswich to Thetford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Thetford:
A train is $33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Thetford costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16. The journey takes 1h 17m versus 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Thetford:
A train is $33 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ipswich to Thetford costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Thetford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Thetford station (TTF).
- Travel with National Express to go to Thetford by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Thetford by train.
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