The average train between Harlow and Thetford takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Harlow 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 Harlow and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Harlow is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Harlow station and arriving at Thetford station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Harlow to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Harlow Town station.
Harlow to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Harlow to Thetford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Harlow and Thetford is 83.5 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Harlow Town to Thetford via Cambridge in around 2h 14m.