The average train between Thetford and Southampton takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Thetford to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Thetford to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Southampton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Thetford to Southampton train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Southampton is 224.4 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Southampton Central via Ely, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 6m.