Thetford to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Thetford and Cardiff takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Thetford to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration: 240 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 37m

£102–189

Thetford to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Thetford and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:13 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
9h 53m • 3 changes
11:14 PM → 9:08 AM
Arrives next day
9h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 12:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
7:19 AM → 11:40 AM
4h 21m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 19m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:24 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
11:24 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 48m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 5:41 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
1:24 PM → 6:34 PM
5h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thetford to Cardiff? 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.

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

You can take a train from Thetford to Cardiff Central via Ely, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 37m.

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