The average train between Thetford and Ipswich takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Thetford to Ipswich. 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 Ipswich. 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 Ipswich at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Ipswich station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Thetford to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Thetford to Ipswich train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Thetford and Ipswich is 48.4 km. The road distance is 123 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Ipswich via Norwich in around 1h 38m.