The average train between Grimsby and Thetford takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 Grimsby and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Thetford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Grimsby to Thetford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Thetford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Grimsby to Thetford train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Grimsby and Thetford is 139.2 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Thetford via Doncaster and Peterborough in around 3h 56m.