The average train between Birmingham and Thetford takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Thetford at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Thetford station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Birmingham to Thetford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Thetford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Birmingham to Thetford train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Birmingham and Thetford is 179.7 km. The road distance is 233 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 30m.