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Thetford to London by train
It takes an average of 3h 6m to travel from Thetford to London by train, over a distance of around 73 miles (118 km). There are normally 152 trains per day traveling from Thetford to London and tickets for this journey start from $16.06 when you book in advance.
| First train | 5:06 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:37 pm | |
| Departure station | Thetford | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 1h 38m | |
| Distance | 73 miles (118 km) | |
| Frequency | 152 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $16.06 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Thetford to London in 1 hour 38 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Thetford to London? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 6 minutes to travel the 118 km from Thetford to London by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 152 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Thetford to London start from $16.06 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to London? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Thetford to London
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Thetford to London is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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