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Trip Overview

The average train between Thetford and Folkestone takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 28m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Thetford to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Thetford and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 39m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernSoutheastern8h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 39m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernSoutheastern4h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 40m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 42m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thetford to Folkestone? 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.

Map of how to get from Thetford to Folkestone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Thetford to Folkestone Central via Ely, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 38m.

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