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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Thetford to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Folkestone train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Thetford to Folkestone train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Folkestone is 151.2 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Folkestone Central via Ely, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 38m.