The average train between Thetford and Watford Junction takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Watford Junction. 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 Junction. 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 Junction 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 Junction. However, there are services departing from Thetford station and arriving at Watford Junction station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Thetford to Watford Junction train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.
Thetford to Watford Junction train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Thetford to Watford Junction train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thetford and Watford Junction is 114.7 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.