The average train between Banbury and Thetford takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Banbury to Thetford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Thetford station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Banbury to Thetford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Thetford train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Banbury to Thetford train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Banbury and Thetford is 147.8 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Thetford via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 31m.