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The average train between Derby and Thetford takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 7m
Duration
121 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Nottingham to Thetfordtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
3h 26m
£52–80

Derby to Thetford train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 28m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 16m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 28m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 16m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 28m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 16m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 28m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 16m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 50m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways7h 28m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 13m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways2h 36m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 17m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 34m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to Thetford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 120.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Thetford hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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