Bus from London to Thetford
3 direct routes · about 220 min · first bus 06:00, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thetford as of 14:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | National Express | ~220 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 11:05 | 23:30 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Bus Interchange (Stand B) | Stansted Airport, Cambridge, Newmarket & Mildenhall |
| UK950 | FlixBus | ~215 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 06:00 | 21:20 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Bus Interchange (Stand A) | Luton & Cambridge |
| 728 | National Express | ~220 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 07:35 | 09:15 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Bus Interchange (Stand B) | Stansted Airport, Cambridge, Newmarket & Mildenhall |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 727 bus or 728 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Thetford?
3 routes run directly from London to Thetford: the 727 (National Express), the UK950 (FlixBus), the 728 (National Express). The most frequent is the 727, 7 times each weekday — board at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) and get off at Bus Interchange (Stand B), about 220 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Thetford?
Around 220 minutes on the 727, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Stansted Airport, Cambridge, Newmarket, Mildenhall on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Thetford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:00 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Thetford?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.