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The average train between Birmingham and Thetford takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Thetford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to Thetford train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 18m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 23m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Thetford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Thetford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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