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Compare train 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 an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m 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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thatcham to London costing on average $49.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (46m by train vs 1h 31m by car). Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
7:40 PM1h00Thatcham8:40 PMLondon$131One-way0 transfers
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7:40 PM1h00Thatcham8:40 PMLondon$131One-way0 transfers
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7:40 PM1h00Thatcham8:40 PMLondon$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Thatcham to London:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thatcham to London costing on average $49.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 7 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 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 to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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