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Outbound fromThetford to Lowestoft by train
It takes an average of 2h 16m to travel from Thetford to Lowestoft by train, over a distance of around 42 miles (68 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Thetford to Lowestoft and tickets for this journey start from £19.30 when you book in advance.
How to travel from Thetford to Lowestoft by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Thetford to Lowestoft? Look no further.
You'll usually find 16 trains per day running between Thetford and Lowestoft, which usually take 2 hours 16 minutes to complete the 42 miles (68 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 25 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Lowestoft by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railway trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Thetford to Lowestoft start from £19.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Lowestoft? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Thetford to Lowestoft
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Cheap train tickets from Thetford to Lowestoft
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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 Thetford to Lowestoft 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.
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