The average train between Thetford and Margate takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Margate. 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 Margate. 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 Margate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Margate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Thetford to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Thetford to Margate train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Margate is 123.1 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Margate via Ely, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 55m.