The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Thetford
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Thetford will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
To travel from London to Thetford you need to make at least one change.
G81615+
P47295
G81625+
P47302
P47524 · P47316
P47534 · P47321
C41018+
Y12354
G81615+
P47295
G81625+
P47302
G81621+
Y12352
C41018+
Y12354
P47524 · P47316Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 117 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£27 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Thetford train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Thetford trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C41054+ Y12356 | On time 09:03 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h17 | 11:20 Thetford station (TTF) | 1 change | |
G81626+ Y12356 | On time 09:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h56 | 11:20 Thetford station (TTF) | 1 change | |
P47536 · P48869 | On time 09:30 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h27 | 11:57 Thetford station (TTF) | 1 change | |
G81636+ P48860 | On time 10:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h45 | 12:09 Thetford station (TTF) | 1 change | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
G81615+ P47295 | On time 08:24 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1h42 | 10:06 Thetford station (TTF) | 1 change | |
P47524 · P47316 | On time 08:30 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 2h29 | 10:59 Thetford station (TTF) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Thetford
Trains from London to Thetford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 23:11 |
Train companies: Great Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Trains, LNER from London to Thetford trainsGreat Northern, Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Trains, LNER trains will get you between London and Thetford from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Thetford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Thetford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thetford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Thetford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 13:0015:15 - 19:20 Saturday 08:45 - 15:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Ticket Hall next to the taxi office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 3 & 4
- Storage location: Inside booking office, and opposite booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is at the bottom of the stairs opposite the ticket machines. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:30 Saturday 06:15 - 21:30 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access available through Brighton Yard entrance to all platforms via lifts. Step free access available through Grant Road entrance to platform 1 and 2 via lifts
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline. The National key toilets are located next to the Brighton Yard entrance gateline; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are on platforms 1, 9/10 and 13/14
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Brighton Yard side of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through services: Grant Road Bus Stop A All arrivals (except via Wandsworth Town): St Johns Hill Bus Stop C Arrivals via Wandsworth Town: Grant Road Bus Stop R
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 13:30 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On platform 2.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Womens and accessible toilets are available in the waiting room on platform 1 and mens on platform 2. Toilets at this station are available at the following times: Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 07:00 : 13:00 Saturdays 07:00 : 13:00 Sundays closed
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Under the canopy on platform 1 and next to the ticket office on platform 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on the station forecourt
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