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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Thetford to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
469 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thetford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thetford to Edinburgh will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thetford for Edinburgh on Wed, Dec 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 17 the direct trains cover the 469 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Wed, Dec 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Thetford to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thetford to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, and a flight costs an average of €26.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€99 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thetford to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Thetford to Edinburgh trains for today, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:24 AM Thetford | 5h50 | 4:14 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thetford to Edinburgh
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Trains from Thetford to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€46) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 17:30. The fastest train covers the 291 miles (469 km) distance in 5h 43m.
Distance 291 miles (469 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€46) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 43m |
First train 05:29 |
Last train 17:30 |
Train companies: LNER, east_midlands_trains from Thetford to Edinburgh trainsLNER, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Thetford and Edinburgh from $33 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Thetford to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Thetford to Edinburgh
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 13:30 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On platform 2.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Womens and accessible toilets are available in the waiting room on platform 1 and mens on platform 2. Toilets at this station are available at the following times: Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 07:00 : 13:00 Saturdays 07:00 : 13:00 Sundays closed
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Under the canopy on platform 1 and next to the ticket office on platform 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on the station forecourt
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ShoppingParkingDining
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HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
ParkingDiningLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
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