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Outbound fromLondon Kings Cross to Thetford by train
It takes an average of 2h 21m to travel from London Kings Cross to Thetford by train, over a distance of around 72 miles (115 km). There are normally 61 trains per day travelling from London Kings Cross to Thetford and tickets for this journey start from £12 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:36 | |
| Departure station | London Kings Cross | |
| Arrival station | Thetford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
| Distance | 72 miles (115 km) | |
| Frequency | 61 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £12 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Travelling from London Kings Cross to Thetford by train
Looking to travel from London Kings Cross to Thetford by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 21 minutes to travel from London Kings Cross to Thetford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 39 minutes though. You'll usually find 61 trains per day running along the 72 miles (115 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Thetford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway to get to Thetford. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from London Kings Cross to Thetford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £12.00.
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Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Thetford
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 London Kings Cross to Thetford 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.
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