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Compare train and bus for Norwich to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Norwich to Thetford:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Thetford costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Thetford
How to get from Norwich to Thetford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Thetford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:45 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia4:25 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:45 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia4:25 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus3:45 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia4:25 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:10 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia2:50 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:35 AM0h40Norwich, University Of East Anglia1:15 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:35 AM0h50Norwich, Bus Station4:25 AMThetford, London Road (Bus Interchange)$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Thetford:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Thetford costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Thetford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Thetford station (TTF).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Coach Services to go to Thetford by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Thetford by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Coach Services.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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