How far is Thetford from Cambridge?

The distance separating Thetford and Cambridge is 31 miles (50 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Thetford to Cambridge leave from Norwich Rd and arrive at City Centre. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cambridge?

Once in Cambridge, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Footlights Performance, Wimpole Estate, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Trinity Great Court and University Of Cambridge.

Bus Thetford to Cambridge from $12 | Compare & Save up to 20%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Thetford to Cambridge on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:55pm	Thetford Bus Interchange	1h 10m	6:05pm	City Centre	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:55pm	Thetford Bus Interchange	1h 10m	6:05pm	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for Thetford to Cambridge on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25am	Thetford Bus Interchange	1h	1:25am	City Centre	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:25am	Thetford Bus Interchange	1h	1:25am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	1h	3:40am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	2:40am	Thetford Bus Interchange	1h	3:40am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	4:55am	Thetford Bus Interchange	1h	5:55am	City Centre	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Thetford to Cambridge

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

30 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $28	Average Duration44m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Thetford and Cambridge?

Stops in Thetford

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

Stops in Cambridge

A
City Centre
37 Parkside, Cambridge CB1 1PN, UK
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B
Drummer St
19305 Parker St, Cambridge CB1 1NQ, UK
C
Cambridge Bus Stop Queen's Road
Granta Pl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1RS, UK
D
Cambridge Parkside
Gonville Pl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1NA, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 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 $14

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thetford to Cambridge by bus

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

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11/19

$12

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$12

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$12

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$12

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The cheapest trip from Thetford to Cambridge was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $15 for a bus ticket from Thetford to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-22.