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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Bedford station and arriving at Thetford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Bedford to Thetford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bedford station.
Bedford to Thetford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Bedford to Thetford train tickets online with Thameslink, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bedford and Thetford is 88.5 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Bedford to Thetford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 2h 57m.