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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Thetford
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Thetford will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Thetford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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 London Stansted Airport to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Thetford 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 £29.
Distance: 67 km
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1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Thetford train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Thetford trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:48 London Stansted Airport | 1h12 | 12:00 Thetford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:10 London Stansted Airport | 1h27 | 22:37 Thetford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Thetford
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Trains from London Stansted Airport to Thetford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:09, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 09:09 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Cross Country from London Stansted Airport to Thetford trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Thetford from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Thetford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Thetford by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thetford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Thetford
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 13:30 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On platform 2.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Womens and accessible toilets are available in the waiting room on platform 1 and mens on platform 2. Toilets at this station are available at the following times: Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 07:00 : 13:00 Saturdays 07:00 : 13:00 Sundays closed
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Under the canopy on platform 1 and next to the ticket office on platform 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on the station forecourt
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