The average train between Herne Bay and Thetford takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herne Bay is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Herne Bay to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Herne Bay station and arriving at Thetford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Herne Bay to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Herne Bay station.
Herne Bay to Thetford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Herne Bay to Thetford train tickets online with Southeastern, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Herne Bay and Thetford is 118.9 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Herne Bay to Thetford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 35m.