Leicester to Thetford train with Cross Country

Wed, 05 Nov
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Cross Country
Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
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Cross Country
Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
1,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Thetford

Showing times and prices for 05 Nov

Cheapest price

£97

Average price

£98

Fastest journey

2 h 10 m

Average duration

2 h 19 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

130 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to Thetford will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.

Fast trains

To travel from Leicester to Thetford you need to make at least one change.

Cross Country
15:122h58
Leicester
18:10Thetford
£971One-way
1 change
Cross Country
17:562h10
Leicester
20:06Thetford
£971One-way
1 change
Cross Country
19:152h44
Leicester
21:59Thetford
£971One-way
1 change
Cross Country
21:192h17
Leicester
23:36Thetford
£971One-way
1 change
Cross Country
11:132h35
Leicester
13:48Thetford
£1001One-way
1 change

Live departures

Leicester to Thetford train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:46
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Cross Country11:13 Leicester
2h35
13:48 Thetford1 change
Cross Country12:12 Leicester
2h25
14:37 Thetford1 change
Cross Country13:13 Leicester
2h29
15:42 Thetford1 change
Cross Country14:12 Leicester
2h26
16:38 Thetford1 change
Cross Country15:12 Leicester
2h58
18:10 Thetford1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Thetford

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Trains from Leicester to Thetford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £98 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
130 km
Average train duration
2h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
£98
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
2h 10m
First train
06:15
Last train
21:19
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Cross Country from Leicester to Thetford trainsCross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Thetford from £98. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
£97
Cross Country frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Leicester to Thetford train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leicester to Thetford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leicester to Thetford.
FAQs
Booking trains from Leicester to Thetford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Leicester to Thetford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £98, while the average price tends to be around £100.
The train distance from Leicester to Thetford is 130 km.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Thetford is by train, costing approximately £98.
The train station in Leicester that goes to Thetford is Leicester station (LEI), and it arrives at Thetford station (TTF).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Leicester to Thetford.
Yes, you can take the train from Leicester to Thetford.
The train journey from Leicester to Thetford covers a distance of 130 km and takes approximately 2h 10m. Trains run 6 per day.
To get from Leicester to Thetford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from Leicester to Thetford leaves at 6:15.
The last train from Leicester to Thetford departs at 21:19.
Trains from Leicester to Thetford run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Leicester to Thetford.
There is no night train service from Leicester to Thetford.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Thetford

Leicester
Thetford
The major train station for departures in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your trip from Leicester to Thetford.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
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information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Leicester
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front

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