The average train between Thetford and Birmingham takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Birmingham. 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 Thetford and Birmingham. 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 Birmingham at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Thetford to Birmingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Birmingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Thetford to Birmingham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Thetford and Birmingham is 179.7 km. The road distance is 233 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m.