The average train between Thetford and Leicester takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Leicester station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Thetford to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Thetford to Leicester train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Thetford and Leicester is 129.7 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Leicester via Peterborough in around 2h 36m.