The average train between Thetford and Bournemouth takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth. 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 Bournemouth at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Bournemouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Thetford to Bournemouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Bournemouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Thetford to Bournemouth train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Bournemouth is 261.9 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Bournemouth via Ely, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 40m.