The average train between Thetford and Chelmsford takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Chelmsford. 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 Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thetford is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Thetford to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Chelmsford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Thetford to Chelmsford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Thetford and Chelmsford is 78.1 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Chelmsford via Norwich in around 2h 44m.