The average train between Thetford and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Thetford to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Thetford to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Thetford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Thetford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Thetford and Southend-on-Sea is 97.8 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Southend Victoria via Norwich, Colchester, and Shenfield in around 3h 35m.