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Which bus from Cardiff to Thetford is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Thetford. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£44
tomorrow
£44
Wednesday
£44
Thursday
£50
Friday
Saturday
£37
Sunday
£33

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 03:25 Cardiff Coach Station 11:15 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £44
National Express 8h 15m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 00:45 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £44
National Express 7h 30m 05:25 Cardiff Coach Station 12:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £48
National Express 7h 30m 09:25 Cardiff Coach Station 16:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £50
National Express 7h 25m 07:20 Cardiff Coach Station 14:45 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Thetford via Cambridge, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      14:50
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      23:15
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      23:25
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      00:45
      Thetford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 03:25 Cardiff Coach Station 11:15 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £44
National Express 7h 30m 05:25 Cardiff Coach Station 12:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £47
National Express 7h 25m 07:20 Cardiff Coach Station 14:45 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £50
National Express 7h 30m 09:25 Cardiff Coach Station 16:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £50
National Express 8h 15m 14:35 Cardiff Coach Station 22:50 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Thetford via Cambridge, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      14:50
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      23:15
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      23:25
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      00:45
      Thetford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 00:45 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £44
National Express 7h 50m 03:25 Cardiff Coach Station 11:15 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £47
National Express 7h 30m 05:25 Cardiff Coach Station 12:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £50
National Express 7h 30m 09:25 Cardiff Coach Station 16:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £50
National Express 7h 25m 07:20 Cardiff Coach Station 14:45 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Thetford via Cambridge, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 55m
      0
      14:50
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      23:15
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      23:25
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      00:45
      Thetford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 03:25 Cardiff Coach Station 11:15 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £50
National Express 8h 15m 16:30 Cardiff Coach Station 00:45 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £50
National Express 7h 30m 05:25 Cardiff Coach Station 12:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £55
National Express 7h 30m 09:25 Cardiff Coach Station 16:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £58
National Express 8h 45m 12:35 Cardiff Coach Station 21:20 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £60
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Thetford via Bristol, you can save more than £32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      04:40
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      06:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      6h 30m
      0
      07:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:45
      Thetford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £32

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 45m 06:45 Cardiff Coach Station 13:30 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £37
National Express 7h 15m 05:40 Cardiff Coach Station 12:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £45
National Express 7h 35m 03:40 Cardiff Coach Station 11:15 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £46
National Express 7h 45m 15:05 Cardiff Coach Station 22:50 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £48
National Express 8h 5m 16:40 Cardiff Coach Station 00:45 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Thetford via Bristol, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      04:40
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      06:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      6h 30m
      0
      07:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:45
      Thetford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 45m 06:45 Cardiff Coach Station 13:30 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £33
National Express 7h 35m 03:40 Cardiff Coach Station 11:15 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £42
National Express 7h 15m 05:40 Cardiff Coach Station 12:55 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £44
National Express 7h 45m 15:05 Cardiff Coach Station 22:50 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £45
National Express 7h 15m 07:30 Cardiff Coach Station 14:45 Thetford Central Bus Station  Economy £54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Thetford via Bristol, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      04:40
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      06:00
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £3
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      6h 30m
      0
      07:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:45
      Thetford
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £15
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save £15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Thetford is £19 on 01/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Thetford?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Thetford. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Cardiff to Thetford. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cardiff and Thetford.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 coaches from Cardiff to Thetford, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Thetford, with 12 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Thetford bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 7 times by bus from Cardiff to Thetford in one click. Book your Cardiff to Thetford bus ticket starting from £19!

Cheapest Bus £19
Fastest Bus 6h 45m
Earliest Coach 03:25
Latest Coach 16:40
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 288.6 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Thetford?

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Cardiff for Thetford. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 20/04/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 20/04
£44
Tuesday 21/04
£44
Wednesday 22/04
£44
Thursday 23/04
£50
Friday 24/04
Saturday 25/04
£37
Sunday 26/04
£33
Monday 27/04
£42
Tuesday 28/04
£42
Wednesday 29/04
£44
Thursday 30/04
£44
Friday 01/05
£19
Saturday 02/05
£26
Sunday 03/05
£30
Monday 04/05
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 06/05
Thursday 07/05
Friday 08/05
£20
Saturday 09/05
£27
Sunday 10/05
£28
Monday 11/05
£46
Tuesday 12/05
£47
Wednesday 13/05
£47
Thursday 14/05
£46
Friday 15/05
£19
Saturday 16/05
Sunday 17/05

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Thetford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Thetford, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £26, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Thetford. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £44.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Thetford, with £19. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £44.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Thetford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Thetford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cardiff to Thetford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cardiff to Thetford are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Thetford

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Thetford. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cardiff to Thetford

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Thetford. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cardiff to Thetford bus

How much does a Cardiff Thetford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Thetford bus trip is available from £19 and takes 6h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Thetford?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £19 to £69. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Thetford.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff Thetford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Thetford is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Thetford from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Thetford is provided by National Express and takes 6h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Thetford?

The earliest bus to Thetford departs from Cardiff at 03:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Thetford?

The latest bus to Thetford departs from Cardiff at 16:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff Thetford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Thetford can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thetford?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Thetford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Thetford from Cardiff?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cardiff Thetford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Thetford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Thetford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Cardiff to Thetford?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Cardiff and Thetford. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cardiff to Thetford?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Cardiff and Thetford change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Thetford

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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