Preston to Thetford Trains

Preston to Thetford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Thetford takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 4m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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5h 55m

£94–139

Preston to Thetford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Preston and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Thetford at 3:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:48 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:22 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 5:43 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 6:43 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
2:48 PM → 7:43 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:47 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 56m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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