The average train between York and Thetford takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Thetford. 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 York and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Thetford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Thetford station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
York to Thetford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Thetford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Thetford station.
Book your York to Thetford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), East Midlands Railways and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between York and Thetford is 210.4 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from York to Thetford via Peterborough in around 3h 6m.