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Compare train and bus for Thatcham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thatcham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Thatcham to London:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thatcham to London costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Thatcham to London
How to get from Thatcham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Thatcham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:55 PM1h00Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride4:55 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:55 PM1h00Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride4:55 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P302468:55 AM0h43Thatcham station (THA)9:38 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$581One-way0 transfers
Other options
P302549:57 AM0h45Thatcham station (THA)10:42 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$461One-way0 transfers
P227749:25 AM0h46Thatcham station (THA)10:11 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$511One-way0 transfers
P32455 · P228459:31 AM0h55Thatcham station (THA)10:26 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:40 PM1h00Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 PM1h05Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride3:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 AM1h10Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride5:55 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Thatcham to London:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thatcham to London costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thatcham and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Thatcham station (THA) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
- Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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