Thetford to Chester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Thetford and Chester takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Chester. 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 30m
Duration: 205 mi
Distance: £90
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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5h 14m

£67–144

Thetford to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Thetford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

11:20 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 22m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 5:42 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 6:56 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 7:18 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:24 AM → 3:55 PM
5h 31m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 4:50 PM
4h 52m • 3 changes
1:24 PM → 6:47 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
3:24 PM → 7:49 PM
4h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 21m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:42 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:42 PM
5h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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