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Thetford to Gillingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Thetford and Gillingham takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Gillingham. 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 29m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gillingham (Kent)train train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
3h
£59–112

Thetford to Gillingham train times

Trains run hourly between Thetford and Gillingham. 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 Gillingham at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 43m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 45m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 44m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 40m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernSoutheastern3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernSoutheastern4h 6m • 2 changes

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

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  • Distance: 128.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Gillingham (Kent) via Ely, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h.

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