Braintree to Thetford Trains

Braintree to Thetford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Braintree and Thetford takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 113 mi
Distance: £63
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
Take the train from Norwich to Thetfordtrain Norwich - Stansted Airport / ...

2h 58m

£52–88

Braintree to Thetford train times

Trains run hourly between Braintree and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Witham (Essex) and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:47 PM → 8:36 PM
2h 49m • 3 changes
7:20 PM → 10:12 PM
2h 52m • 3 changes
8:08 PM → 11:13 PM
3h 5m • 3 changes
10:50 PM → 6:05 AM
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7h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 44m • 3 changes
6:43 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
7:27 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
8:14 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:59 AM
3h • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 9:19 AM
2h 19m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 18m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 11:19 AM
2h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:58 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 1m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 58m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 12:59 PM
3h • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 1:23 PM
2h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Braintree 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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Braintree to Thetford train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:47 PM → 8:36 PM

7:20 PM → 10:12 PM

8:08 PM → 11:13 PM

10:50 PM → 6:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:22 AM

6:43 AM → 9:19 AM

7:27 AM → 9:59 AM

8:14 AM → 10:59 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:22 AM

6:43 AM → 9:19 AM

7:27 AM → 9:59 AM

8:14 AM → 10:59 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:22 AM

6:43 AM → 9:19 AM

7:27 AM → 9:59 AM

8:14 AM → 10:59 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:22 AM

6:43 AM → 9:19 AM

7:27 AM → 9:59 AM

8:14 AM → 10:59 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:59 AM

7:00 AM → 9:19 AM

8:00 AM → 10:18 AM

9:00 AM → 11:19 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:58 AM → 10:59 AM

8:59 AM → 11:57 AM

9:59 AM → 12:59 PM

10:59 AM → 1:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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10:50 PM → 6:05 AM
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