The average train between Thetford and Scarborough takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Scarborough. 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 Scarborough. 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 Scarborough at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Thetford to Scarborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Scarborough station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Thetford to Scarborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Scarborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Thetford to Scarborough train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Thetford and Scarborough is 220.9 km. The road distance is 333 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Scarborough via Peterborough and York in around 4h 8m.