The average train between Thetford and Dunstable takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. 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 Dunstable at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Dunstable station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Thetford to Dunstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Dunstable train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Thetford to Dunstable train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Dunstable is 105 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Leagrave via Ely, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 51m.