The average train between Shenfield and Thetford takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Shenfield 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 Shenfield and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shenfield is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Colchester and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shenfield 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 Shenfield to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Shenfield station and arriving at Thetford station via Colchester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Shenfield to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Shenfield station.
Shenfield to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Shenfield to Thetford train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Shenfield and Thetford is 92.2 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Shenfield to Thetford via Colchester and Norwich in around 2h 51m.