The average train between Manchester and Thetford takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 3 hours between Manchester and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Thetford station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Manchester to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Thetford station.
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The distance between Manchester and Thetford is 232.5 km. The road distance is 302 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetford every 3 hours. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h.