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Outbound fromAberdeen to Thetford by train
It takes an average of 11h 45m to travel from Aberdeen to Thetford by train, over a distance of around 345 miles (556 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Aberdeen to Thetford and tickets for this journey start from £96.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:26 | |
| Departure station | Aberdeen | |
| Arrival station | Thetford | |
| Journey time | From 7h 45m | |
| Distance | 345 miles (556 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £96.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Aberdeen to Thetford in 7 hours 45 minutes
If you want to travel from Aberdeen to Thetford by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Aberdeen to Thetford by train to take around 11 hours 45 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 7 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 16 trains per day running on this route, which spans 345 miles (556 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Thetford. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or Greater Anglia. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Aberdeen to Thetford start from £96.80 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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