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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 bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 411 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 411, while a train costs an average of NOK 512.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 512 Average price | NOK 411 Average price Cheapest | NOK 440 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m 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 |
 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Thetford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Thetford:
A bus is NOK 101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Thetford costing on average NOK 512.
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 52m by train vs 2h 2m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 512 compared to roughly NOK 440 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
10:00 AM 2h30 London 12:30 PM Thetford NOK 241 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:00 AM 2h30 London 12:30 PM Thetford NOK 241 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 AM 2h30 London 12:30 PM Thetford NOK 241 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:00 PM 3h45 London 6:45 PM Thetford NOK 340 1 One-way 0 transfers6:30 AM 4h45 London 11:15 AM Thetford NOK 504 1 One-way 0 transfers6:00 PM 4h55 London 10:55 PM Thetford NOK 567 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Thetford:
A bus is NOK 101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Thetford costing on average NOK 512.
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains 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 Greater Anglia, Great Northern, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Thetford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Thetford by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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