The average train between Cardiff and Thetford takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Thetford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Cardiff to Thetford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Thetford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Cardiff to Thetford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Thetford is 288.7 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Thetford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 4h 21m.