The average train between Chatham and Thetford takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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 Chatham and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:28 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Thetford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Chatham to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Chatham to Thetford train tickets online with Southeastern, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chatham and Thetford is 116.4 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Thetford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 2h 55m.