The average bus between Manchester and Thatcham takes 8h 56m and the fastest bus takes 7h 3m. 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 4 times a day between Manchester and Thatcham. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Thatcham at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 8h 56m. 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 London Heathrow Airport T5 -. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Manchester to Thatcham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Thatcham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Manchester to Thatcham bus tickets online with FlixBus, RailAir and Reading Buses.
The distance between Manchester and Thatcham is 240.3 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Green Lane via Heathrow Terminal 5, Reading RailAir, and Blagrave Street in around 7h 28m.