The average train between Loughton and Thetford takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughton 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 Loughton and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loughton is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loughton to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Loughton station and arriving at Thetford station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Loughton to Thetford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Liverpool Street station.
Loughton to Thetford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Thetford station.
The distance between Loughton and Thetford is 98 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a subway from Loughton station to Thetford via Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, and Cambridge in around 3h 32m.