The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thetford to Oxford
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thetford to Oxford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thetford to Oxford will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 buses that leave Thetford for Oxford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 22 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 Thetford to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Thetford to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 156 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thetford to Oxford
Buses from Thetford to Oxford run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £27 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 21:15. The fastest coach covers the 156 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 156 km |
Average bus duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 14m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 21:15 |
Bus providers: National Express from Thetford to OxfordYou can travel by bus between Thetford to Oxford with National Express for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Thetford to Oxford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to Oxford 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 Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thetford and Oxford
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- The Four Candles (0.2 km)
- The White Rabbit (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 36, 40, 41, 44, 46, 63, 66, 70, 77, 100, 280, 500, S1, S2, S3, S5, S8, S9, X3, X13, X32, X39, X40, X90
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