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Thetford to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 25m
Duration
115 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Thetford to Norwichtrain train Stansted Airport - Norwich / ...
  2. Take the train from Norwich to Chelmsfordtrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 43m
£54–88

Thetford to Chelmsford train times

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 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 19m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia6h 41m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 2m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 1m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h 2m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h 2m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 15m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia7h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 2m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 2m • 1 change

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    East Midlands RailwaysGreater Anglia2h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thetford to Chelmsford? 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.

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  • Distance: 115.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Chelmsford via Norwich in around 2h 43m.

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