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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Thetford
Cheapest price
£186
Average price
£187
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Thetford will cost around £187 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £186.
To travel from Cardiff to Thetford you need to make at least 4 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Thetford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Thetford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 289 km
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6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Thetford train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Thetford trains for today, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:37 Cardiff | 5h12 | 12:49 Thetford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 8 January | |||||
| 05:54 Cardiff | 3h58 | 09:52 Thetford | 4 changes | |
| 06:24 Cardiff | 4h14 | 10:38 Thetford | 4 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Thetford
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Trains from Cardiff to Thetford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 18:18. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 5h 13m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 18:18 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Cardiff to Thetford trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Thetford from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Thetford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Thetford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thetford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Thetford
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 13:30 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On platform 2.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Womens and accessible toilets are available in the waiting room on platform 1 and mens on platform 2. Toilets at this station are available at the following times: Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 07:00 : 13:00 Saturdays 07:00 : 13:00 Sundays closed
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Under the canopy on platform 1 and next to the ticket office on platform 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on the station forecourt
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