The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thetford to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thetford to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thetford to Cardiff 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 Thetford to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
7:256h45Thetford14:10Cardiff£581One-way1 change
16:307h05Thetford23:35Cardiff£581One-way1 change
7:256h45Thetford14:10Cardiff£581One-way1 change
16:307h05Thetford23:35Cardiff£581One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Thetford to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Thetford to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £58, and a train costs an average of £228.
Distance: 289 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£58 Average Price Cheapest | £229 Average Price |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thetford to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thetford to Cardiff coaches for today, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:30 Thetford | 7h05 | 23:35 Cardiff | 1 change | |
| Sunday 7 June | |||||
![]() | 7:25 Thetford | 6h45 | 14:10 Cardiff | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thetford to Cardiff
Buses from Thetford to Cardiff run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £58 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 6h 45m.
Distance 289 km |
Average bus duration 7h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 2:40 |
Last bus 16:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Bus providers: National Express from Thetford to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Thetford to Cardiff with National Express for as low as £58. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Thetford to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to Cardiff 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 Cardiff, 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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