Colchester to Thetford Trains

Colchester to Thetford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Thetford takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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.

1h 51m
Duration: 93 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
Take the train from Norwich to Thetfordtrain Norwich - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

1h 50m

£43–69

Colchester to Thetford train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Thetford at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:48 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
8:19 AM → 9:59 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:19 AM → 6:05 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:19 AM → 5:59 AM
5h 39m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 9:59 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:19 AM → 9:57 AM
9h 37m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 10:59 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 11:57 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 12:59 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:17 AM → 6:05 AM
5h 48m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:19 AM → 6:05 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:05 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 39m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 9:19 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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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Colchester to Thetford train times

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:48 AM → 8:22 AM

7:20 AM → 8:59 AM

7:47 AM → 9:19 AM

8:19 AM → 9:59 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:19 AM → 6:05 AM

6:48 AM → 8:22 AM

7:20 AM → 8:59 AM

7:47 AM → 9:19 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:19 AM → 5:59 AM

7:17 AM → 8:59 AM

7:47 AM → 9:19 AM

8:17 AM → 9:59 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:19 AM → 9:57 AM

9:18 AM → 10:59 AM

10:17 AM → 11:57 AM

11:17 AM → 12:59 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:17 AM → 6:05 AM

6:48 AM → 8:22 AM

7:20 AM → 8:59 AM

7:47 AM → 9:19 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:19 AM → 6:05 AM

6:48 AM → 8:22 AM

7:20 AM → 8:59 AM

7:47 AM → 9:19 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:23 AM → 6:05 AM

6:48 AM → 8:22 AM

7:20 AM → 8:59 AM

7:47 AM → 9:19 AM

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