Bus from Thetford to Stansted Airport
2 direct routes · about 135 min · first bus 14:40, last bus 16:55 (weekdays); night service 727 runs 00:25–12:35.
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 12:14
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 | ~135 min | 21 | Sat 21 · Sun 21 | 00:25 | 12:35 | Bus Interchange (Stand B) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Newmarket & Cambridge |
| 728 | National Express | ~155 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 14:40 | 16:55 | Bus Interchange (Stand B) | Coach Station (Bay 21) | Mildenhall, Newmarket & Cambridge |
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 Stansted Airport?
2 routes run directly from Thetford to Stansted Airport: the 727 (National Express), the 728 (National Express). The most frequent is the 727, 21 times each weekday — board at Bus Interchange (Stand B) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 21), about 135 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Thetford to Stansted Airport?
Around 135 minutes on the 727, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Newmarket, Cambridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Thetford to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 14:40 and the last around 16:55 — and night service 727 runs 00:25–12:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Thetford to Stansted Airport?
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.