The average train between Thetford and Cardiff takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Cardiff station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Thetford to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Thetford to Cardiff train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Cardiff is 288.7 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Cardiff Central via Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 39m.