The average train between Needham Market and Thetford takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Needham Market 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 Needham Market and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham Market is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Stowmarket and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Needham Market to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Needham Market station and arriving at Thetford station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Needham Market to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.
Needham Market to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Needham Market to Thetford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Needham Market and Thetford is 35.8 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Needham Market to Thetford via Stowmarket and Norwich in around 1h 50m.