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The average train between Bedford and Thetford takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Bedford 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.

3h 3m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bedford to Thetford train times

Trains run hourly between Bedford and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 49m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernGreater Anglia3h 43m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 20m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 48m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 51m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernGreater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford to Thetford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 143 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Bedford to Thetford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 2h 57m.

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