Bus from Brandon (Suffolk) to Thetford
8 direct routes · 10–18 min · first bus 06:42, last bus 19:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thetford as of 12:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Brandon, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | Coach Services | ~10 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 9 | 06:42 | 19:00 | Lingheath Road (opp) | Canterbury Way (adj) | — |
| 80 | Coach Services | ~15 min | 8 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 07:20 | 15:22 | Lingheath Road (opp) | Bus Interchange (Stand D) | Santon Downham |
| HL1 | Coach Services | ~20 min | 5 | Mondays and Fridays only | 10:45 | 17:45 | High Lodge (on Site) | Grove Lane (opp) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 89, 80A, 86A, B4, 401
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Coach Services | ~12 min | 2 | weekdays only | 10:05 | 12:21 | Lingheath Road (opp) | Bus Interchange (Stand D) | — |
| 80A | Coach Services | ~15 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 15:39 | 18:44 | Lingheath Road (opp) | Bus Interchange (Stand D) | Santon Downham |
| 86A | Coach Services | ~10 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:42 | 07:42 | Lingheath Road (opp) | Canterbury Way (adj) | — |
| B4 | Central Connect | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:18 | 07:18 | Aldi (adj) | Grove Lane (opp) | — |
| 401 | Coach Services | ~12 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:18 | 16:18 | Lingheath Road (opp) | Bus Interchange (Stand D) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Brandon on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 86 bus, 80 bus, HL1 bus, 89 bus, 80A bus, 86A bus, B4 bus or 401 bus timetable.
Fares from Brandon to Thetford
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Brandon to Thetford?
8 routes run directly from Brandon to Thetford: the 86 (Coach Services), the 80 (Coach Services), the HL1 (Coach Services), the 89 (Coach Services), the 80A (Coach Services), the 86A (Coach Services), the B4 (Central Connect), the 401 (Coach Services). The most frequent is the 86, 14 times each weekday — board at Lingheath Road (opp) and get off at Canterbury Way (adj), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Brandon to Thetford?
Between 10 minutes on the 86 and 18 on the B4, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Brandon to Thetford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:42 and the last around 19:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Brandon to Thetford?
Adult singles from Brandon to Thetford: £3.50 on the 86, 89, 86A and 401 (Coach Services). The 86, the 89, the 86A and the 401 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.