The average train between Leicester and Thetford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Thetford at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Thetford station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Leicester to Thetford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Thetford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Leicester to Thetford train tickets online with Cross Country, Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Leicester and Thetford is 129.7 km. The road distance is 170 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leicester to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 36m.