The average bus between Manchester and Thatcham takes 8h 29m and the fastest bus takes 7h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Manchester and Thatcham. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Thatcham at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Thatcham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Thatcham station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Manchester to Thatcham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Thatcham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Manchester and Thatcham is 240.3 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Green Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Blagrave Street in around 7h 31m.