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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 an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €10 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Thetford
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Thetford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Thetford:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Thetford costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (31m by train vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €10 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 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.
2:45 PM 0h45 Norwich 3:30 PM Thetford €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:45 PM 0h45 Norwich 3:30 PM Thetford €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 PM 0h45 Norwich 3:30 PM Thetford €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:05 AM 0h55 Norwich 9:00 AM Thetford €6 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:35 PM 0h50 Norwich 12:25 AM Thetford €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Thetford:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Norwich to Thetford costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Thetford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 17 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Thetford by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway to go to Thetford by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway.
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