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The average train between Cardiff and Thetford takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.

4h 47m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
4h 22m
£104–189

Cardiff to Thetford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Thetford. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Thetford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 25m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 15m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 29m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernEast Midlands Railways4h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 16m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Great NorthernGreater Anglia4h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Thetford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 240.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thetford, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Thetford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Ely in around 4h 22m.

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