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Trip Summary
4 trains operate daily from Bury St Edmunds to Thetford. The train trip from Bury St Edmunds to Thetford is usually about one hour and 33 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Greater Anglia + Connections train can get you there in as little as one hour and 9 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (19 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 9m |
| Lowest price | $18.46 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bury St Edmunds to Thetford?
2 train services operate from Bury St Edmunds to Thetford. Greater Anglia usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 2 | 1h 56m | $18.46 |
| Greater Anglia + Connections | 2 | 1h 12m | $18.46 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Greater Anglia + Connections train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Thetford start from $18, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Greater Anglia + Connections schedules to Thetford. Greater Anglia + Connections in Bury St Edmunds leaves from Bury St Edmunds Train Station . And in Thetford trains arrive at Thetford Train Station .
From Bury St Edmunds to Thetford train travel on Greater Anglia + Connections takes 1 hours and 12 minutes. If you are looking to get to Thetford faster, Greater Anglia + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 9 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bury St Edmunds to Thetford. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bury St Edmunds at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Thetford to Bury St Edmunds.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Bury St Edmunds?
Main departure station: Bury St Edmunds Train Station
There is one train station in Bury St Edmunds.
All train stations in Bury St Edmunds:
Bury St Edmunds Train Station
Where is the train station in Thetford?
Main arrival station: Thetford Train Station
Thetford has one train station.
All train stations in Thetford:
Thetford Train Station
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