The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Thetford
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Thetford will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Bournemouth to Thetford you need to make at least one change.
5:205h55Bournemouth11:15Thetford£541One-way1 change
6:506h05Bournemouth12:55Thetford£541One-way1 change
8:106h35Bournemouth14:45Thetford£541One-way1 change
9:407h05Bournemouth16:45Thetford£541One-way1 change
11:306h45Bournemouth18:15Thetford£541One-way1 change
17:205h35Bournemouth22:55Thetford£551One-way1 change
5:205h55Bournemouth11:15Thetford£541One-way1 change
7:355h55Bournemouth13:30Thetford£551One-way1 change
6:506h05Bournemouth12:55Thetford£541One-way1 change
16:306h20Bournemouth22:50Thetford£541One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach for Bournemouth to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 262 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Thetford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Thetford coaches for today, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX035 · NX728 | 4:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 7h35 | 11:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX727 | 7:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h35 | 13:45 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX727 | 10:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h45 | 17:15 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX727 | 13:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h25 | 19:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX727 | 15:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h20 | 21:50 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX727 | 17:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h30 | 23:45 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1 change | |
NX035 · NX727 | 19:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station | 6h25 | 1:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Thetford
Buses from Bournemouth to Thetford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 262 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 262 km |
Average bus duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to ThetfordYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Thetford with National Express for as low as £41. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Thetford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Thetford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thetford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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