The average train between Thetford and Essex takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Thetford to Essex. 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 Essex. 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 Essex at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Essex station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Thetford to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Thetford to Essex train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Thetford and Essex is 65.9 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Witham (Essex) via Norwich and Colchester in around 2h 16m.