The average train between Doncaster and Thetford takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Thetford station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Doncaster to Thetford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Thetford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Doncaster to Thetford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Doncaster and Thetford is 176.1 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Thetford via Peterborough in around 2h 37m.