The average train between Skegness and Thetford takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness 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 Skegness and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Thetford at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Thetford station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Skegness to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Skegness to Thetford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Skegness and Thetford is 85.5 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Thetford via Grantham in around 3h 53m.