The cheapest and fastest trains from Thetford to Kirkcaldy
Cheapest price
£196
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
5 h 46 m
Average duration
10 h 2 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
483 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thetford to Kirkcaldy is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thetford to Kirkcaldy will cost around £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £196.
To travel from Thetford to Kirkcaldy you need to make at least one change.






Live departures
Thetford to Kirkcaldy train times
The table below shows live departures for Thetford to Kirkcaldy trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:36 Thetford | 14h30 | 11:06 Kirkcaldy | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 09:20 Thetford | 5h46 | 15:06 Kirkcaldy | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:20 Thetford | 5h51 | 19:11 Kirkcaldy | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thetford to Kirkcaldy
Trains from Thetford to Kirkcaldy run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £251 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 09:45. The fastest train covers the 483 km distance in 8h 23m.
Distance 483 km |
Average train duration 13h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £251 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 23m |
First train 06:24 |
Last train 09:45 |
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FAQs: Thetford to Kirkcaldy train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Thetford and Kirkcaldy
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:15
- Type of shops available: WHSmith, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 15
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from outside the station building at the entrance to Platform 2
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