The average train between Manchester and Thatcham takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Thatcham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Thatcham at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Thatcham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Manchester to Thatcham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Thatcham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Manchester to Thatcham train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Thatcham is 240.3 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 18m.