How to travel from London to Thetford

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Compare bus and train for London to Thetford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $11.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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Driving

$26

Average price

Cheapest

$36

Average price

$49

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 18m

Average total duration

2h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 2m

Average total duration

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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CO2 emissions

Great Northern

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Thetford is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Thetford costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from London to Thetford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Thetford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Thetford including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Thetford among Omio's users.

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from London to Thetford

How to get from London to Thetford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Thetford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM1h45
    London, Stratford City Bus Station
    6:55 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM1h45
    London, Stratford City Bus Station
    6:55 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great NorthernG77018+Greater AngliaP66846
    2:24 PM1h42
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    4:06 PMThetford station (TTF)
    $851One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayG08054+East Midlands RailwayC04354
    12:47 PM1h56
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    2:43 PMThetford station (TTF)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG08060+East Midlands RailwayC04359
    2:47 PM1h56
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    4:43 PMThetford station (TTF)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80176+East Midlands RailwayC04350
    11:47 AM1h56
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    1:43 PMThetford station (TTF)
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 PM1h45
    London, Stratford City Bus Station
    5:25 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM2h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    6:55 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 AM1h45
    London, Stratford City Bus Station
    9:55 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Thetford

Travel to Thetford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Thetford.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Thetford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Thetford is a train with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Thetford costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from London to Thetford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Thetford take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 48m.

The distance from London to Thetford is approximately 72 miles (117 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Thetford is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Thetford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Thetford:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Thetford station (TTF).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Thetford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Thetford by bus.
  • Travel with Great Northern, Thameslink, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Thetford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Thetford:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Thetford often also extend their vacation to go to Norwich, Manchester, Cambridge, Birmingham, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Thetford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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