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The average train between Penrith and Thetford takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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.

6h 44m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetfordtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 37m
£116–169

Penrith to Thetford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Penrith and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Thetford at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways13h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 59m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 53m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 52m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 57m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 53m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 57m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 53m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 57m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 53m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 57m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 54m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 53m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressEast Midlands Railways5h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Thetford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 37m.

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