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Compare train and bus for Thetford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thetford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 445 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. 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 train costs an average of NOK 445, while a bus costs an average of NOK 475.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 445 Average price Cheapest | NOK 475 Average price | NOK 672 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Thetford to London
Compare the available ways to get from Thetford to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Thetford to London:
A train is NOK 31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thetford to London costing on average NOK 475.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 54m by train vs 2h 6m by car) and roughly NOK 227 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (NOK 445 vs NOK 672). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Thetford to London
How to get from Thetford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thetford to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:55 PM 1h30 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) 10:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station NOK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus8:55 PM 1h30 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) 10:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station NOK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:55 PM 1h30 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) 10:25 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station NOK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G270058:38 AM 1h54 Thetford station (TTF) 10:32 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) NOK 266 1 One-way 1 transfer
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W453864:00 PM 1h59 Thetford station (TTF) 5:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) NOK 266 1 One-way 1 transfer
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W454803:00 PM 1h59 Thetford station (TTF) 4:59 PM London St Pancras International (STP) NOK 266 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus10:05 AM 1h40 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) 11:45 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station NOK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM 1h45 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) 3:00 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station NOK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 PM 1h50 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) 6:45 PM London, Stratford City Bus Station NOK 105 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Thetford to London:
A train is NOK 31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thetford to London costing on average NOK 475.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thetford and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Thetford station (TTF) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Northern, Thameslink, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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