The average train between Hertford and Thetford takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertford 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 Hertford and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 48m • 2 changes


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2h 28m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Thetford station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Hertford to Thetford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Stevenage station.
Hertford to Thetford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Hertford to Thetford train tickets online with Great Northern, Thameslink and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hertford and Thetford is 89.3 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to Thetford via Stevenage and Cambridge in around 2h 26m.