The average train between Saxmundham and Thetford takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Saxmundham 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 Saxmundham and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saxmundham is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Thetford at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Saxmundham to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Saxmundham station and arriving at Thetford station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Saxmundham to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Saxmundham station.
Saxmundham to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Saxmundham to Thetford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Saxmundham and Thetford is 55.2 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Saxmundham to Thetford via Ipswich and Norwich in around 2h 35m.