The average train between Thetford and Watford takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Watford. 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 Watford. 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 Watford at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Watford. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Watford station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Thetford to Watford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Watford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Thetford to Watford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Watford is 115.4 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Thetford to Watford Junction via Ely, King's Cross, and London Euston in around 2h 39m.