The average train between Thetford and Swindon takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Swindon. 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 Swindon. 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 Swindon at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Swindon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Thetford to Swindon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
Thetford to Swindon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Thetford to Swindon train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Swindon is 197.9 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Swindon via Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 22m.