The average train between Blackburn and Thetford takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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.
Trains run hourly between Blackburn and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Thetford at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackburn 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.
No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Thetford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Blackburn to Thetford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.
Blackburn to Thetford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Blackburn to Thetford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Blackburn and Thetford is 261.9 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Thetford via Leeds and Peterborough in around 5h 19m.