The average train between Luton and Thetford takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Luton 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 Luton and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Thetford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Luton to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Thetford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Luton to Thetford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Thetford is 99.6 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Thetford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Ely in around 2h 51m.