The average train between Portsmouth and Thatcham takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Thatcham. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Thatcham at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Thatcham station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Portsmouth to Thatcham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Thatcham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.
Book your Portsmouth to Thatcham train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Portsmouth and Thatcham is 68.3 km. The road distance is 122 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Basingstoke hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 1h 11m.