The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Thetford takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Thetford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Southend-on-Sea to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Thetford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Thetford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Thetford is 97.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Thetford via London Liverpool Street and Cambridge in around 4h 5m.