The average train between Thetford and Market Harborough takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Market Harborough. 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 Market Harborough. 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 Market Harborough at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Market Harborough. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Market Harborough station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Thetford to Market Harborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Market Harborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Thetford to Market Harborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Thetford and Market Harborough is 113.4 km. The road distance is 195 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Leicester hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 33m.