The average train between Plymouth and Thatcham takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Thatcham. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Thatcham at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Thatcham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Plymouth to Thatcham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Thatcham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Plymouth to Thatcham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Plymouth and Thatcham is 232.5 km. The road distance is 325 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £85–160 and the journey takes 2h 48m.