The average train between Thetford and York takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 8:37 PM which arrives into York at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to York. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at York station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Thetford to York train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to York train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at York station.
Book your Thetford to York train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Thetford and York is 210.4 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to York via Peterborough in around 2h 40m.