The average train between Reading and Thetford takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Thetford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Reading to Thetford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Thetford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ely station.
Book your Reading to Thetford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Thetford is 159.1 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Thetford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 8m.
