The average train between Margate and Thetford takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Thetford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Margate to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Margate to Thetford train tickets online with Southeastern, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Thetford is 123.1 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Thetford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 44m.