Penrith to Thetford Trains

Penrith to Thetford trains

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Trip Overview

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: £154
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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6h 37m

£132–203

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 Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:48 PM → 6:43 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 7:46 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 8:42 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 10:43 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:46 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:49 AM → 5:43 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 6:43 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
1:48 PM → 7:43 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 8:54 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:46 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 54m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
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