The average train between Rayleigh and Thetford takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Thetford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Rayleigh to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
Rayleigh to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Rayleigh to Thetford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Rayleigh and Thetford is 92.9 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Thetford via London Liverpool Street and Cambridge in around 3h 47m.