The average train between Thetford and Harpenden takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Harpenden. 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 Harpenden. 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 Harpenden at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Harpenden station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Thetford to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Harpenden station.
Book your Thetford to Harpenden train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Harpenden is 100.8 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Harpenden via Ely, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 35m.