How to travel from Thetford to Great Yarmouth

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Compare train and bus for Thetford to Great Yarmouth

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thetford to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. 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 €17, while a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 43 miles (70 km)

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€26

Average price

€17

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€16

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1h 35m

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1h 5m

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1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

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1h 5m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Greater Anglia

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National Express

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Compare ways to travel from Thetford to Great Yarmouth

Compare the available ways to get from Thetford to Great Yarmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Thetford to Great Yarmouth is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Thetford to Great Yarmouth:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thetford to Great Yarmouth costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Thetford to Great Yarmouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Thetford and Great Yarmouth including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Thetford to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€9. The journey takes 1h 5m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Thetford to Great Yarmouth

How to get from Thetford to Great Yarmouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Thetford to Great Yarmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX727
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX727
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayC04347+Greater AngliaF26641
    1 transfer

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayC04340+Greater AngliaF26643
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayC04350+Greater AngliaF26639
    1 transfer
  • Greater AngliaP01850+East Midlands RailwayC04357
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX727
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX727
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX727
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Thetford to Great Yarmouth

Travel to Great Yarmouth 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 Thetford to Great Yarmouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Thetford and Great Yarmouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Thetford to Great Yarmouth is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Thetford to Great Yarmouth:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thetford to Great Yarmouth costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Thetford to Great Yarmouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 58m.

The distance from Thetford to Great Yarmouth is approximately 43 miles (70 km).
The average frequency per day from Thetford to Great Yarmouth is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thetford and Great Yarmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Thetford to Great Yarmouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Thetford station (TTF) and arrive in Great Yarmouth station (GYM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Thetford to Great Yarmouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway to go to Great Yarmouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Great Yarmouth by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Thetford to Great Yarmouth:
  • 8 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Thetford to Great Yarmouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Norwich, London Liverpool Street (LST), Stratford (London) (SRA), London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Great Yarmouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Great Yarmouth to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Three days are typically sufficient to explore Great Yarmouth, allowing time to enjoy its beaches, visit the Pleasure Beach amusement park, and explore local attractions such as the Sea Life Centre and the Time and Tide Museum.

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