Thetford to Exeter Trains

Thetford to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Thetford and Exeter takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Exeter. 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 32m
Duration: 269 mi
Distance: £140
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 56m

£112–209

Thetford to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Thetford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:20 PM → 6:16 PM
4h 56m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 43m • 3 changes
3:20 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
4:20 PM → 9:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 47m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 53m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:24 AM → 3:10 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 4:10 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:24 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
1:24 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 52m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:54 AM
4h 35m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
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