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York to Thetford Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from York to Thetford, starting from AU$34.59 and averaging AU$34.59. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 34m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
12:02 2h 36m, Changes required York	14:38 Thetford	Find Tickets
12:32 3h 10m, Changes required York	15:42 Thetford	Find Tickets
14:02 2h 37m, Changes required York	16:39 Thetford	Find Tickets
14:32 3h 39m, Changes required York	18:11 Thetford	Find Tickets
16:02 2h 39m, Changes required York	18:41 Thetford	Find Tickets
16:34 3h 9m, Changes required York	19:43 Paris	Find Tickets

York to Thetford Train Route Details

First train

04:40

Last train

20:03

Departure station

York

Arrival station

Thetford

Journey time

2h 34m

Distance

211 km

Price

AU$34.59*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from York to Thetford

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from York to Thetford can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from York to Thetford for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from York to Thetford, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from York to Thetford ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

York to Thetford train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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York to Thetford Train prices and times

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