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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
98 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Fast trains
To travel from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford you need to make at least 2 changes.
04:003h43
Southend-on-Sea07:43Thetford
£661One-way
2 changes
05:103h50
Southend-on-Sea09:00Thetford
£661One-way
2 changes
06:542h58
Southend-on-Sea09:52Thetford
£661One-way
2 changes
07:433h10
Southend-on-Sea10:53Thetford
£661One-way
2 changes
08:503h10
Southend-on-Sea12:00Thetford
£661One-way
2 changes
06:542h58
Southend-on-Sea09:52Thetford
£661One-way
2 changes
17:063h00
Southend-on-Sea20:06Thetford
£721One-way
3 changes
17:563h03
Southend-on-Sea20:59Thetford
£751One-way
4 changes
15:513h04
Southend-on-Sea18:55Thetford
£781One-way
3 changes
05:553h05
Southend-on-Sea09:00Thetford
£751One-way
4 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 13:11 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Southend-on-Sea and Thetford from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Abellio Greater Anglia
About
Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 20m
Cheapest Price
£17
Abellio Greater Anglia frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two items of luggage per person included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service on intercity routes with hot and cold drinks, snacks. No service on local routes.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for First Class tickets.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket (£6 flat fee). Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Thetford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford.
The train distance from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford is 98 km.
The train journey from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford covers a distance of 98 km and takes approximately 3h 9m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford leaves at 4:00.
The last train from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford departs at 13:11.
Trains from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford.
There is no night train service from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford.
Booking trains from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £24.
The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford is by train, costing approximately £24.
The train station in Southend-on-Sea that goes to Thetford is Southend Victoria (SOV), and it arrives at Thetford station (TTF).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford.
Yes, you can take the train from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford.
To travel from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southend-on-Sea and Thetford
Southend-on-Sea
Thetford
The major train station for departures in Southend-on-Sea is Southend Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Southend Central for your trip from Southend-on-Sea to Thetford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:45 Saturday 06:30 - 21:00 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Platforms 3 & 4 Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Platforms 3/4 Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms 3/4 concourse. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside platforms 1/2 & on platform 3/4 concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Southend Central
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Clifftown Road near The Last Public House
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Saturday 06:00 - 09:4515:00 - 18:45 Sunday 07:00 - 10:4516:00 - 19:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank at front of station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near Platform 1. The National key toilets are located near Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only all toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Beside station building in secure compound
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Southend Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
The major train station for arrivals in Thetford is Thetford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thetford for your journey to Thetford from Southend-on-Sea.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 13:30 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Under the canopy on platform 1 and next to the ticket office on platform 2
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Thetford
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on the station forecourt
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