Bus from Thetford to London
3 direct routes · about 240 min · first bus 14:40, last bus 16:55 (weekdays); night services 727 and UK950 run 00:25–15:55.
Next buses to London as of 14:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Thetford, 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 | ~240 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 00:25 | 12:35 | Bus Interchange (Stand B) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Newmarket, Cambridge & Stansted Airport |
| UK950 | FlixBus | ~210 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 01:20 | 15:55 | Bus Interchange (Stand A) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Cambridge & Luton |
| 728 | National Express | ~255 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 14:40 | 16:55 | Bus Interchange (Stand B) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Mildenhall, Newmarket, Cambridge & Stansted Airport |
Times are for the first boarding point in Thetford 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 Thetford to London?
3 routes run directly from Thetford to London: the 727 (National Express), the UK950 (FlixBus), the 728 (National Express). The most frequent is the 727, 21 times each weekday — board at Bus Interchange (Stand B) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 240 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thetford to London?
Around 240 minutes on the 727, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Newmarket, Cambridge, Stansted Airport on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Thetford to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 14:40 and the last around 16:55 — and night services 727 and UK950 run 00:25–15:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thetford to London?
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.