The average train between Thetford and Plymouth takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Plymouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Thetford to Plymouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Plymouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Thetford to Plymouth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Plymouth is 408.5 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Plymouth via Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 59m.