The average train between Rugby and Thetford takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Thetford at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Thetford station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Rugby to Thetford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.
Rugby to Thetford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Rugby to Thetford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Thetford is 136.8 km. The road distance is 223 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Nuneaton to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 55m.