There are 6 ways to get from Thetford to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Hinckley
best- Take the train from Ely to NuneatonStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Nuneaton to CreweLondon Euston - Stockport / ...
4h 55m£69–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Parkside727 / ...
- Take the bus from Parkside to Pool Meadow Bus Station777
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange
8h 30m£37–90Drive 188.1 mi
- Drive from Thetford to Chester188.1 mi
3h 51m£46–67Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 10m£92–285Train
- Take the train from Thetford to StockportNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to ChesterManchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
6h 2m£66–111Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
7h 27m£75–185
Thetford to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Chester is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Thetford to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Parkside and Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Chester via Ely, Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Thetford and Chester is 206 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from Thetford to Chester without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £220.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Thetford to Chester, including transfers.
Thetford to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Thetford to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Thetford to Chester is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Thetford to Chester via Ely, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Parkside and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–110
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £45–110
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool via Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–110
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool via Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–120
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–120
Train from Ely to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £90–130
Train from Ely to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Thetford to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £60–95
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Ely to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Interchange to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Parkside to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Thetford to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
Thetford to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Chester is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Thetford to Chester.
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