The average train between Lincoln and Thetford takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Lincoln 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 every 2 hours between Lincoln and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Thetford station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Lincoln to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Lincoln to Thetford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Lincoln and Thetford is 124.9 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Thetford via Peterborough in around 2h 59m.