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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Thetford
How to get from London to Thetford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Thetford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:10 PM1h45London, Stratford City Bus Station6:55 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:10 PM1h45London, Stratford City Bus Station6:55 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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P668462:24 PM1h42London Kings Cross (KGX)4:06 PMThetford station (TTF)$851One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C0435412:47 PM1h56London Kings Cross (KGX)2:43 PMThetford station (TTF)$651One-way1 transfer
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C043592:47 PM1h56London Kings Cross (KGX)4:43 PMThetford station (TTF)$651One-way1 transfer
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C0435011:47 AM1h56London Kings Cross (KGX)1:43 PMThetford station (TTF)$651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:40 PM1h45London, Stratford City Bus Station5:25 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM2h55London, Victoria Coach Station6:55 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:10 AM1h45London, Stratford City Bus Station9:55 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$141One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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