The cheapest and fastest trains from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thetford for London Heathrow Airport on Tue, Dec 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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 bus and train for Thetford to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€56 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Thetford to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Thetford to London Heathrow Airport trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:06 AM Thetford | 3h29 | 11:35 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Thetford to London Heathrow Airport trains with Omio?
Thameslink operates all train services from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport. Omio is the only official third party seller for Thameslink tickets.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Thameslink tickets can only be bought on Omio or Thameslink's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Thameslink tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Thameslink tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport
Trains from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $28 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:55, the last at 13:22. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 07:55 |
Last train 13:22 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport trainsThameslink trains will get you between Thetford and London Heathrow Airport from $28 (€22). 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 London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Thetford to London Heathrow Airport
- 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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