Bus from Watton (Norfolk) to Thetford
2 direct routes · about 33 min · first bus 10:00, last bus 15:52 (weekdays).
Next buses to Thetford as of 11:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Watton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Central Connect | ~33 min | 4 | weekdays only | 10:00 | 15:10 | Crown Hotel (opp) | Aldi (adj) | Griston, Caston, Stow Bedon, Great Hockham & East Wretham |
| 81 | Coach Services | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:52 | 15:52 | Tesco (adj) | Aldi (adj) | Griston, Caston, Stow Bedon, Great Hockham & East Wretham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Watton 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 61 bus or 81 bus timetable.
Fares from Watton to Thetford
- £3.00 adult single on the 61 (Central Connect)
- £4.10 adult single on the 81 (Coach Services) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
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 Watton to Thetford?
2 routes run directly from Watton to Thetford: the 61 (Central Connect), the 81 (Coach Services). The most frequent is the 61, 4 times each weekday — board at Crown Hotel (opp) and get off at Aldi (adj), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Watton to Thetford?
Around 33 minutes on the 61, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Griston, Caston, Stow Bedon, Great Hockham and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Watton to Thetford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:00 and the last around 15:52. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Watton to Thetford?
Adult singles from Watton to Thetford: £3.00 on the 61 (Central Connect); £4.10 on the 81 (Coach Services). The 81 costs at most £3.00 if it takes 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.