Leeds to Thetford by train

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Overview: trains from Leeds to Thetford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leeds to Thetford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:36 View journey
Last train 21:03 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 216
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey €64.78 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 32m
Train operators 7

Leeds to Thetford by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Leeds to Thetford? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 216 kilometres.

Train cost between Leeds and Thetford: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €64.78, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Leeds to Thetford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Thetford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 19 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:04: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:03: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:36: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:45: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 51 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Leeds to Thetford

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 38 minutes, crossing a total distance of 216 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Leeds and Thetford?

You can secure tickets for travel between Leeds and Thetford up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Maximising your travels to Thetford

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Thetford.

FAQs about the train journey from Leeds to Thetford

Want to know more about your journey from Leeds to Thetford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Leeds and Thetford is 216 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.