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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Thetford
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
469 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Thetford will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh 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 469 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 43 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, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 469 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£94 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Thetford train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Thetford trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:48 Edinburgh | 5h54 | 11:42 Thetford | 1 change | |
| 07:00 Edinburgh | 5h40 | 12:40 Thetford | 1 change | |
| 07:30 Edinburgh | 5h10 | 12:40 Thetford | 2 changes | |
| 08:00 Edinburgh | 5h48 | 13:48 Thetford | 1 change | |
| 09:00 Edinburgh | 5h37 | 14:37 Thetford | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Thetford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Thetford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £41 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 18:24. The fastest train covers the 469 km distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 469 km |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 18:24 |
Train companies: LNER from Edinburgh to Thetford trainsLNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Thetford from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Thetford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Thetford
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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