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The average train between Exeter and Thetford takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. 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 9m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 40m
£116–210

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 8:52 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 43m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 36m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 36m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 52m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways6h 23m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 51m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia5h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 268.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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 40m.

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