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The cheapest and fastest trains from Thetford to London

Showing times and prices for 25 May

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

1 h 47 m

Average duration

1 h 53 m

Trains per day

Distance

117 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Thetford to London will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.

Fast trains

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

Y10196+

Y36879

09:361h57

Thetford station (TTF)

11:33London St Pancras International (STP)

£141One-way

1 change

Y09231+

Y36889

10:361h57

Thetford station (TTF)

12:33London St Pancras International (STP)

£141One-way

1 change

Y10202+

Y36899

11:361h58

Thetford station (TTF)

13:34London St Pancras International (STP)

£141One-way

1 change

J21586+

Y30274

10:231h48

Thetford station (TTF)

12:11London Kings Cross (KGX)

£461One-way

1 change

J21585+

Y30284

11:241h47

Thetford station (TTF)

13:11London Kings Cross (KGX)

£461One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Thetford to London

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Thetford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£29 Average Price	£26 Average Price Cheapest
2h 43m average duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 19m average duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Thetford to London train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 24 May

Last updated at 01:08

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Y09215+Y36858	On time 07:00 Thetford station (TTF)	1h59	08:59 London St Pancras International (STP)	1 change
Y10184 · Y10992	On time 07:06 Thetford station (TTF)	2h25	09:31 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1 change
Y07551+Y30253	On time 07:23 Thetford station (TTF)	1h39	09:02 London Kings Cross (KGX)	1 change
Y09219+Y36868	On time 08:00 Thetford station (TTF)	1h59	09:59 London St Pancras International (STP)	1 change
Y10187 · Y09452	On time 08:01 Thetford station (TTF)	2h46	10:47 London Liverpool Street (LST)	1 change
Y07554+C23324+Y30263	On time 08:21 Thetford station (TTF)	1h41	10:02 London Kings Cross (KGX)	2 changes
This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Thetford to London

United Kingdom

Trains from Thetford to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 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

117 km

Average train duration

2h 13m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 47m

First train

06:06

Last train

21:45

Price information

Train providers: Thameslink, Great Northern and Abellio Greater Anglia trains Thetford to London

Buy your official Thameslink, Great Northern and Abellio Greater Anglia train tickets to London from Thetford from £7 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Thetford to London train information with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 1 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: £7

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Great Northern from Thetford to London train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cheapest Price: £13

Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Train information from Thetford to London with Abellio Greater Anglia:

Average Duration: 1 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: £13
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency: 5 a day

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Thetford to London train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: £43

FAQs: Thetford to London train

FAQs: Travel by train from Thetford to London 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 Thetford to London.

Cheap train tickets from Thetford to London can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Thetford to London is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Thetford to London train time is 1 h 47 min covering the 73 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Thetford to London leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Thetford to London leaves at 23: 34.

There are 7 trains a day from Thetford to London which require at least one change with Thameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to London. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Thetford to London.

For the journey from Thetford to London you can take a train with Thameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Thetford to London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 34.

A day trip to London from Thetford is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 47 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Thetford to London is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to London from Thetford including taking a train or coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Thetford and London

Thetford

London

The major train station for departures in Thetford is Thetford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thetford for your trip from Thetford to London.

Thetford

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

information

Address

Thetford station, Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 13:30 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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

Lounge