Trains from Chesterfield
to Thetford
From £34.00
Chesterfield to Thetfordby train on average takes 2 hrs 47 mins
Chesterfield to Thetford one way only
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- Trains depart every 62 minutes
- First train leaves Chesterfield at 05:43
- Last train leaves Chesterfield at 20:12
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Chesterfield to Thetford train times
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Station Message
Roadworks near Chesterfield StationFrom Friday 4 October to Friday 28 February, Crow Lane will be closed at the junction with Tapton Terrace whilst Network Rail carry out work. Diversionary routes are in place and you may need to allow extra time to travel to Chesterfield station. More information on the road closure here.
Chesterfield facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Collect and top your Smartcard at this location
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for EM
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
There is a heated waiting room, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Cafe and Vending Machine
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on Platform 1.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineYes
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Rail replacement locations
Coaches leave from the front of the station
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on Platform 1.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 125678 -
AvailableNo
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Operator NameEMR lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
This station has Secure Stations Accreditation.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 125 678 -
Operator NameEast Midlands Railway
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces425
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ChargesOff-peak: £6.00
Daily: £12.00
Weekly: £36.00
Monthly: £120.00
Three Monthly: £324.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:This station has Secure Stations Accreditation.
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Number Accessible Spaces20
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces80
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Station front, platform 1
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TypeStands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 11 33 23
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Staff Help Available
05.00 - 01.15 Monday to Friday
05.00 - 00.20 Saturday and Sunday
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
Category A. This station has step free access. There is a subway and lift to platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, also at the foot and top of each stairwell.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Station Message
July 2024: Due to some short-term staffing shortages within our team that work at Thetford station, customers may find the ticket office and other facilities closed at times when they would usually be open. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience.
Thetford facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
The waiting rooms are located in the station buildings and are under the canopy on Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich), and next to the ticket office on Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge).
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
The female and accessible toilets are located in the station building and are accessed via the waiting room on Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich). A radar key is not required to access the accessible toilet facility. Male toilets are located on Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge). All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 07:00 : 13:00Saturday 07:00 : 13:00Sunday closed
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off in the middle of the station car park.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The female and accessible toilets are located in the station building and are accessed via the waiting room on Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich). A radar key is not required to access the accessible toilet facility. Male toilets are located on Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge). All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 07:00 : 13:00Saturday 07:00 : 13:00Sunday closed
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office -
Information Services Open
Information is available from the ticket office during scheduled opening hours. Help points at this station are available for customers to use 24/7.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
- Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich) - Between the steps and waiting room / toilets, fixed to the platform-facing wall of the station building
- Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge) - Next to the yellow boarding ramp and below the customer information screen, fixed to the platform-facing wall of the station building
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact DetailsEmail Address: [email protected]
Url: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/thetford-station-g-anglia/ -
Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces35
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ChargesOff-peak: £3.70
Daily: £3.70
Weekly: £14.00
Monthly: £46.00
Three Monthly: £130.00
Annual: £450.00
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Number Accessible Spaces2
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces40
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
There are ten cycle stands on Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich), located underneath the footbridge steps. Another ten cycle stands have been temporarily moved from underneath the footbridge steps on Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge) to the opposite end of the same platform, beyond the main station building.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 028 28 78
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during ticket office opening hours. On board conductors also operate on this route and can provide assistance to board and alight at all times. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on the ticket machine at this station
- By using one of the two Help Points at this station
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 07:00 to 13:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesElyNorwich
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
There is step free access from the carpark to Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge) only, with no step free access from the carpark to Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich) via the station as there is a stepped footbridge between the platforms. Step free access is available to Platform 1 via a footpath that leads to / from Croxton Road and this is the route that customers with restricted mobility are advised to use, as the other path that leads to / from Station Lane is along an unsurfaced road without a footpath.
This station is a category B2 station according to ORR station classification system: https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is at the ticket office (during opening hours), or alternatively on the platform.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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