There are 4 ways to get from Plymouth to Thatcham by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
3h 22m£84–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
6h 41m£26–54Drive 163.3 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Thatchamcar 163.3 mi
3h 4m£42–60Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Newburytrain Plymouth - Reading / ...
3h 41m£74–130
Plymouth to Thatcham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Thatcham is to bus which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Thatcham is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Green Lane via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and St Marys Butts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Thatcham via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Plymouth and Thatcham is 203 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Thatcham without a car is to train via Reading which takes 3h 22m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Plymouth to Thatcham, including transfers.
Plymouth to Thatcham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Thatcham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Thatcham is to train via Reading which takes 3h 22m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Thatcham, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Plymouth to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £75–150 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Reading twice daily. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 51m. National Express also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Newbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Thatcham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.
Plymouth to Thatcham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Thatcham is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Plymouth to Thatcham.
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