Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
  • Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

  • Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

  • Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

TrainlineTrainline is Europe’s leading platform for train and bus tickets

Wivenhoe to Thetford by train

First train

06:23

Last train

23:28

Departure station

Wivenhoe

Arrival station

Thetford

Journey time

From 1h 57m

Distance

40 miles (64 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway

Taking the train from Wivenhoe to Thetford in 1 hour 57 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Wivenhoe to Thetford? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 2 hours 48 minutes to travel the 40 miles (64 km) from Wivenhoe to Thetford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 57 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Wivenhoe to Thetford in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Thetford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Wivenhoe to Thetford

Want to know more about your journey from Wivenhoe to Thetford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Thetford from Wivenhoe?

To travel to Thetford from Wivenhoe, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 2 hours and 48 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 1 hour and 57 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Wivenhoe to Thetford?

Trains from Wivenhoe to Thetford take an average of 2 hours and 48 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 1 hour and 57 minutes. You'll usually find 1 train per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Wivenhoe and Thetford by train?

The quickest journey time between Wivenhoe and Thetford by train is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Wivenhoe to Thetford?

No, there are no direct trains running from Wivenhoe to Thetford, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Wivenhoe to Thetford

Book in advance

Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.

Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Wivenhoe to Thetford is right for you.

Use your Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.

Split your tickets

Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.