The cheapest and fastest trains from Thetford to Margate
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thetford to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thetford to Margate will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thetford for Margate 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 123 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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.
9:003h59Thetford12:59Margate£311One-way0 changes
9:003h59Thetford12:59Margate£311One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Thetford to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thetford to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 123 km
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Live departures
Thetford to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Thetford to Margate trains for tomorrow, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:00 Thetford | 3h59 | 12:59 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Thetford to Margate by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thetford to Margate
Trains from Thetford to Margate run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 20:36. The fastest train covers the 123 km distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 123 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 4:37 |
Last train 20:36 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Southeastern from Thetford to Margate trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Thetford and Margate from £31. 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 Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to Margate 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 Margate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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