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The average train between Thetford and Bedford takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Bedford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration
143 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Thetford to Bedford train times

Trains run hourly between Thetford and Bedford. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Bedford at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 37m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernThameslink2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 34m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 36m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernThameslink3h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernThameslink3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h 26m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways3h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 35m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaGreat NorthernEast Midlands Railways2h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thetford to Bedford? 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.

Map of how to get from Thetford to Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 143 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Bedford via Ely, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 50m.

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