The average train between Leicester and Thatcham takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester to Thatcham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Thatcham. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Thatcham at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Thatcham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Leicester to Thatcham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Thatcham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Thatcham station.
Book your Leicester to Thatcham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Leicester and Thatcham is 137.6 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Thatcham via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 56m.