Train Thetford to Exeter from £146 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Thetford and Exeter takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. 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 34m
Duration: 269 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 50m

£118–264

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 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:07 PM
5h 7m • 3 changes
8:27 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 40m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 3:08 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:21 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 46m • 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, May 3, 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
1:00 PM → 6:09 PM
5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 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
8:27 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thetford to Exeter? 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 Thetford to Exeter.

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Distance: 268.6 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Exeter St Davids via Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 50m.

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