The average train between Sudbury and Thorpe Bay takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Sudbury to Thorpe Bay. 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 Sudbury and Thorpe Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sudbury is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Thorpe Bay at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Marks Tey and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sudbury to Thorpe Bay? 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 Sudbury to Thorpe Bay. However, there are services departing from Sudbury station and arriving at Thorpe Bay station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Sudbury to Thorpe Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.
Sudbury to Thorpe Bay train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
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The distance between Sudbury and Thorpe Bay is 55.8 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Thorpe Bay via Marks Tey, Shenfield, Southend Victoria, and Southend Central in around 2h 20m.