The average train between Harwich and Thetford takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Thetford at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Thetford station via Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Harwich to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Harwich Town station.
Harwich to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Harwich to Thetford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Harwich and Thetford is 64.1 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Thetford via Manningtree and Norwich in around 2h 33m.