The average train between Watford and Thetford takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Watford to Thetford. 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 Watford and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Thetford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Watford to Thetford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Thetford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Thetford station.
Book your Watford to Thetford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Great Northern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Thetford is 115.4 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Thetford via London Euston, King's Cross, and Ely in around 2h 50m.