The average train between Royston and Thetford takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Royston 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 every 2 hours between Royston and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 14m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Royston to Thetford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Royston to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Thetford station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Royston to Thetford train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Thetford train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Royston to Thetford train tickets online with Great Northern, Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Royston and Thetford is 66.8 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Thetford via Ely in around 1h 20m.