Train Exeter to Thetford from £145 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Thetford takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 10m
Duration: 269 mi
Distance: £145
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 42m

£119–257

Exeter to Thetford train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:30 AM
6h 23m • 3 changes
5:52 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:30 AM
6h 23m • 3 changes
5:52 AM → 10:43 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
6:52 AM → 11:43 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Thetford? 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.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Thetford.

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Distance: 268.6 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Thetford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 4h 42m.

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