The average train between Portsmouth and Thetford takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Thetford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Portsmouth to Thetford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Thetford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Portsmouth to Thetford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Thetford is 220.3 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Thetford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 4h 11m.