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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.

4h 3m
Duration
175 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
3h 57m
£71–140

Southampton to Thetford train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Thetford at 10:09 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways9h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia3h 57m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia3h 32m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 43m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia3h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 27m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia3h 41m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia3h 44m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 48m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 53m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia3h 35m • 3 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

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  • Distance: 174.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

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 57m.

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