The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thetford to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thetford to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 buses that leave Thetford for London Stansted 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 67 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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 train and coach for Thetford to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Thetford to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 67 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thetford to London Stansted Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thetford to London Stansted Airport coaches for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX727 | Delayed 12:35 00:25Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1h55 | 02:20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 12:35 02:40Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1h55 | 04:35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 12:35 04:55Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 1h55 | 06:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 12:35 06:40Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 08:50 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 12:35 08:00Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h05 | 10:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 12:35 09:30Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 11:40 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | Delayed 12:35 10:55Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 13:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX727 | On time 12:35 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 14:45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 14:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 17:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX728 | 16:55 Thetford, London Road (Bus Interchange) | 2h10 | 19:05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 01:40 Thetford | 1h55 | 03:35 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:00 Thetford | 2h10 | 09:10 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thetford to London Stansted Airport
Buses from Thetford to London Stansted Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £18 by train.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:40, the last at 15:55. The fastest coach covers the 67 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 67 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 01:40 |
Last bus 15:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Thetford to London Stansted AirportYou can travel by bus between Thetford to London Stansted Airport with National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Thetford to London Stansted Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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