The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Thetford
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 38 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Thetford will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £58.
To travel from Cardiff to Thetford you need to make at least one change.
3:257h50Cardiff11:15Thetford£581One-way1 change
5:257h30Cardiff12:55Thetford£581One-way1 change
7:207h25Cardiff14:45Thetford£581One-way1 change
9:257h30Cardiff16:55Thetford£581One-way1 change
10:408h05Cardiff18:45Thetford£581One-way1 change
7:207h25Cardiff14:45Thetford£581One-way1 change
5:257h30Cardiff12:55Thetford£581One-way1 change
9:257h30Cardiff16:55Thetford£581One-way1 change
3:257h50Cardiff11:15Thetford£581One-way1 change
14:557h55Cardiff22:50Thetford£581One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £193.
Distance: 289 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£45 Average Price Cheapest | £194 Average Price |
6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Thetford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Thetford coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 8 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:25 Cardiff | 7h50 | 11:15 Thetford | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:25 Cardiff | 7h30 | 12:55 Thetford | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:20 Cardiff | 7h25 | 14:45 Thetford | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:25 Cardiff | 7h30 | 16:55 Thetford | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:40 Cardiff | 8h05 | 18:45 Thetford | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Cardiff to Thetford by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Thetford
Buses from Cardiff to Thetford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 02:40, the last at 16:55. The fastest coach covers the 289 km distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 289 km |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 2:40 |
Last bus 16:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to ThetfordYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Thetford with National Express for as low as £31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Thetford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff 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.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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