The average train between Chelmsford and Thetford takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford 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 every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Thetford station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Chelmsford to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Chelmsford to Thetford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chelmsford and Thetford is 78.1 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Thetford via Norwich in around 2h 13m.