The average train between Preston and Thetford takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 Preston and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Thetford at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Thetford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Thetford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Preston to Thetford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Thetford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Preston to Thetford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Preston and Thetford is 275 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Thetford via Leeds and Peterborough in around 5h 39m.