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Outbound fromNorwich to Thetford by train
It takes an average of 32m to travel from Norwich to Thetford by train, over a distance of around 28 miles (44 km). There are normally 56 trains per day travelling from Norwich to Thetford and tickets for this journey start from £13 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Norwich to Thetford in 27 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Norwich to Thetford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 32 minutes to travel the 28 miles (44 km) from Norwich to Thetford by train, although you can get there in as little as 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 56 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Norwich to Thetford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £13.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Thetford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Norwich to Thetford
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Norwich to Thetford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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