The average train between Telford and Thetford takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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 Telford and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Thetford at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Thetford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Telford to Thetford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Thetford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Telford to Thetford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Thetford is 218.2 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Thetford via Birmingham New Street and Ely in around 4h 39m.