The average train between Thetford and Melton Mowbray takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Melton Mowbray. 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 Melton Mowbray. 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 Melton Mowbray at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Melton Mowbray. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Melton Mowbray station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Thetford to Melton Mowbray train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Melton Mowbray train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Melton Mowbray station.
Book your Thetford to Melton Mowbray train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Thetford and Melton Mowbray is 117.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Melton Mowbray via Ely in around 2h 23m.