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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Thetford (TTF)

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24

train journeys
per day

37

miles (60 kms)

1hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

06:43 / 23:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Thetford (TTF)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Thetford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Thetford is approximately 37 miles (60 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 30 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Thetford.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Thetford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Thetford Today

  • Mon 13th May
    06:43
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    09:05
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    07:33
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    09:59
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    08:23
    2 hrs 2 changes
    10:23
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    09:00
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    09:35
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    11:23
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    10:00
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:01
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    10:35
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    12:23
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    11:35
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    13:23
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    12:00
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    13:59
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    12:35
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    14:21
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    13:00
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:59
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    13:35
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    15:23
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    14:00
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    15:59
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    15:00
    2 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    17:01
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    15:34
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    17:26
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    16:00
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    18:07
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    16:07
    2 hrs 48 mins 3 changes
    18:55
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    17:00
    2 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    19:43
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    18:00
    2 hrs 2 changes
    20:00
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford
  • Mon 13th May
    18:07
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    20:35
    Colchester Town
    Thetford
    Colchester Town to Thetford

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Thetford Station

Station name Thetford (TTF)
Address Thetford station, Station Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AH
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 13:30
Saturday 07:00 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Thetford

The travel time between Colchester Town and Thetford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Thetford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:43, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:15.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Thetford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Thetford. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Thetford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Town and Thetford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.