What is the distance between Norwich and Thetford?

The distance separating Norwich and Thetford is 28 miles (44 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Norwich to Thetford?

If you're headed to Thetford from Norwich, chances are that your bus will leave from Chancellors Dr and arrive at Norwich Rd. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Norwich to Thetford from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Norwich to Thetford on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:47pm	Chancellors Dr	38m	12:25am	Thetford Bus Interchange	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:35pm	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	12:25am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	12:25am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags
Bus	11:47pm	Chancellors Dr	38m	12:25am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Norwich to Thetford on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Norwich (Bus Station)	1h	8:00am	Thetford (Bus Interchange)	Cheapest
Bus	2:02am	Chancellors Dr	38m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Norwich (Bus Station)	1h	3:30pm	Thetford (Bus Interchange)	No tags
Bus	1:50am	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Norwich to Thetford on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Norwich (Bus Station)	1h	8:00am	Thetford (Bus Interchange)	Cheapest
Bus	2:02am	Chancellors Dr	38m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Norwich (Bus Station)	1h	3:30pm	Thetford (Bus Interchange)	No tags
Bus	1:50am	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Norwich to Thetford on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Norwich (Bus Station)	1h	8:00am	Thetford (Bus Interchange)	Cheapest
Bus	2:02am	Chancellors Dr	38m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Norwich (Bus Station)	1h	3:30pm	Thetford (Bus Interchange)	No tags
Bus	1:50am	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Norwich to Thetford on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Norwich (Bus Station)	1h	8:00am	Thetford (Bus Interchange)	Cheapest
Bus	2:02am	Chancellors Dr	38m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Norwich (Bus Station)	1h	3:30pm	Thetford (Bus Interchange)	No tags
Bus	1:50am	NORWICH Bus Station	50m	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Norwich to Thetford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Thetford. The journey takes about 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

32mAverage Duration

28 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $17	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $28	Average Duration32m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,722 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29722 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16

National Express Norwich Thetford recent customer reviews

The e ticket only shows the departure journey and not the open return I paid for.Disappointing.

Lindsey T.

February 12, 2024

Expected service to be much better

Isaac P.

March 6, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Norwich and Thetford?

Stops in Norwich

A
Chancellors Dr
Chancellors Dr, Norwich NR4, UK
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B
Norwich Bus Station
7 Surrey Street, Norwich NR1 3NW, UK
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Stops in Thetford

A
Norwich Rd
Norwich Rd, Thetford IP24 1BB, UK

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Norwich to Thetford by bus

What is the distance between Norwich and Thetford?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Norwich to Thetford?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$5

11/19

$5

Today

$5

11/21

$6

11/22

$6

11/23

$6

11/24

$6

11/25

$5

The cheapest trip from Norwich to Thetford was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Norwich to Thetford, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $18 for a bus ticket from Norwich to Thetford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.