The average train between Bournemouth and Thatcham takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Thatcham. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Thatcham at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 10m • 1 change

1h 42m • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

2h 19m • 1 change

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2h 18m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 2m • 1 change

1h 50m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Thatcham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Bournemouth to Thatcham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Thatcham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Bournemouth to Thatcham train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bournemouth and Thatcham is 87.4 km. The road distance is 143 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 22m.