The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 3 buses that leave Thetford for London Heathrow Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 134 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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.
15:553h50Thetford19:45London Heathrow Airport£371One-way0 changes
6:453h45Thetford10:30London Heathrow Airport£371One-way0 changes
14:553h50Thetford18:45London Heathrow Airport£381One-way0 changes
6:453h45Thetford10:30London Heathrow Airport£371One-way0 changes
14:553h50Thetford18:45London Heathrow Airport£381One-way0 changes
15:553h50Thetford19:45London Heathrow Airport£371One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Thetford to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport 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 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 134 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thetford to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thetford to London Heathrow Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX727 | 8:00 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 4h00 | 12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 10:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 4h10 | 15:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 3h30 | 15:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | 12:35 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 4h10 | 16:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:50 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 3h30 | 17:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 14:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 3h50 | 18:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 14:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 4h10 | 19:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 3h25 | 19:20 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 16:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 4h10 | 21:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 · NXN40 | 16:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 7h30 | 0:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX728 | 16:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 3h50 | 20:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £26 by train.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 16:55. The fastest coach covers the 134 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 134 km |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 16:55 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
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Bus providers: National Express from Thetford to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Thetford to London Heathrow Airport with National Express for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Thetford to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- 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.
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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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