The cheapest and fastest trains from Thetford to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£279
Average price
£279
Fastest journey
16 h 24 m
Average duration
16 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thetford to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thetford to Aberdeen will cost around £279 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £279.
To travel from Thetford to Aberdeen you need to make at least 2 changes.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Thetford to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thetford to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £38. 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 £38, and a train costs an average of £109.
Distance: 556 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£109 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thetford to Aberdeen train times
The table below shows live departures for Thetford to Aberdeen trains for today, Monday 16 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:24 Thetford | 8h45 | 19:09 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thetford to Aberdeen
Trains from Thetford to Aberdeen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £109 but you can travel from only £38 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 12:07. The fastest train covers the 556 km distance in 8h 21m.
Distance 556 km |
Average train duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £109 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 21m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 12:07 |
Train companies: LNER, east_midlands_trains from Thetford to Aberdeen trainsLNER, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Thetford and Aberdeen from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Thetford to Aberdeen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thetford and Aberdeen
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
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