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Bolton to Thetford trains

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The average train between Bolton and Thetford takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton 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.

4h 49m
Duration
198 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bolton to Thetford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bolton and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 36m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 36m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 35m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways15h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 36m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways4h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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.

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  • Distance: 198.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetford every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 4h.

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