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 bus, with an average ticket price of €10 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 €10, while a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 72 miles (117 km)

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€20

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€10

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2h 22m

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Fastest

1h 52m

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30m

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3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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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.

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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.

  • National ExpressNX491
    8:30 PM2h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:55 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX491
    8:30 PM2h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:55 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Great NorthernG77064+Greater AngliaP01173
    6:18 PM1h46
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    8:04 PMThetford station (TTF)
    1001One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Greater AngliaP01297 · P01183
    5:30 PM2h29
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    7:59 PMThetford station (TTF)
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greater AngliaP01307 · P01189
    6:30 PM2h42
    London Liverpool Street (LST)
    9:12 PMThetford station (TTF)
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayG80185+East Midlands RailwayC04372
    6:45 PM1h57
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    8:42 PMThetford station (TTF)
    541One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX490
    11:00 AM2h45
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:45 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX032 · NX727
    11:20 AM5h35
    London, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    4:55 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNXA8 · NX727
    6:00 PM4h50
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    10:50 PMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)
    501One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
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 bus with an average price of €10.

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

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Thetford costing on average €20.

The fastest way to travel from London to Thetford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Thetford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from London to Thetford is approximately 72 miles (117 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Thetford is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 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:
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange).
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Thetford station (TTF).
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 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Thetford to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending two to three days in Thetford is ideal to explore its historical sites, enjoy the natural beauty of Thetford Forest, and visit local attractions such as the Ancient House Museum and Dad’s Army Museum.

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