The average train between Thetford and Luton takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Luton. 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 Luton. 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 Luton at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Luton. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Luton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Thetford to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Luton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Thetford to Luton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Great Northern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Luton is 99.6 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Luton via Ely, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 42m.