The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton to Thetford
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Southampton to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Thetford will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
Of the 1 buses that leave Southampton for Thetford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 224 km distance in an average of 6 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Southampton to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £32, and a coach costs an average of £50.
Distance: 224 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£50 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southampton to Thetford
Buses from Southampton to Thetford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £32 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 20:30. The fastest coach covers the 224 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 224 km |
Average bus duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Southampton to ThetfordYou can travel by bus between Southampton to Thetford with National Express for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Southampton to Thetford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and Thetford
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Express (in the station)
- Sandwich Bar (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
Most popular bus connections from Southampton
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