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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Thetford takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 30m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kent to Thetford train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 48m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 47m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 47m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways5h 46m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways5h 46m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways6h 53m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 44m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 46m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 3m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 51m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 49m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways6h 42m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways5h 46m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 10m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 6m • 3 changes
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    SoutheasternSoutheasternGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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 Kent to Thetford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Thetford via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 27m.

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