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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Thetford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thetford

With a population of 21,588, Thetford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Thetford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Thetford

Thetford in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thetford in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thetford

Plane

Although Thetford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 28 miles from Thetford. The shortest domestic flight to Thetford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Thetford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Thetford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Thetford is called Thetford, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thetford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 73 miles from Thetford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thetford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Thetford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Thetford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 28 miles from Thetford. The shortest domestic flight to Thetford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Thetford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Thetford to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Thetford is called Thetford, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thetford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 73 miles from Thetford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thetford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Thetford takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Thetford

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Thetford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thetford

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £224 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thetford

Most booked hotels in Thetford

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Elveden Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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The Olde Windmill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Bridge Hotel Brandon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Swan Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Broom Hall Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hiring a car in Thetford

Hiring a car in Thetford costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Thetford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Thetford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Thetford costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Thetford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Thetford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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