The average train between Basildon and Thetford takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Basildon 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 Basildon and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Thetford at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Thetford. However, there are services departing from Basildon station and arriving at Thetford station via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Basildon to Thetford train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.
Basildon to Thetford train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Basildon to Thetford train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basildon and Thetford is 96.4 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Basildon to Thetford via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 3h 9m.