The average train between Thatcham and Essex takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Thatcham to Essex. 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 every 3 hours between Thatcham and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Essex. However, there are services departing from Thatcham station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Thatcham to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Thatcham station.
Thatcham to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Thatcham to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Thatcham and Essex is 136 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Thatcham to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 46m.