The average train between Ipswich and Thetford takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Thetford at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Thetford station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Ipswich to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Ipswich to Thetford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Ipswich and Thetford is 48.4 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Thetford via Norwich in around 1h 34m.