The average train between Southampton and Thetford takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Thetford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Southampton to Thetford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Thetford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Southampton to Thetford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Thetford is 224.4 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Thetford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 56m.