The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Thetford
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
187 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Thetford will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton for Thetford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 187 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train for Brighton to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £42.
Distance: 187 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to Thetford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:23 Brighton | 8h10 | 07:33 Thetford | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
![]() | 04:44 Brighton | 3h17 | 08:01 Thetford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Thetford
Distance 187 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 21:58 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Gatwick Express from Brighton to Thetford trainsThameslink, Abellio Greater Anglia, Gatwick Express trains will get you between Brighton and Thetford from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
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Gatwick Express
FAQs: Brighton to Thetford train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Thetford
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- 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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