The average train between Boston and Thetford takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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 every 2 hours between Boston and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Boston to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Thetford station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Boston to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Boston to Thetford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Boston and Thetford is 81.3 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Boston to Thetford via Grantham in around 3h 18m.