The average train between Derby and Thetford takes 3h 6m 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.
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 11:32 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Thetford station via Thetford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Derby to Thetford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Derby to Thetford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Derby to Thetford train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Derby and Thetford is 160.3 km. The road distance is 194 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Thetford hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h 5m.