The average train between Thatcham and Manchester takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Thatcham to Manchester. 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 Thatcham and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Thatcham station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Thatcham to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Thatcham to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Thatcham to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Thatcham and Manchester is 240.3 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.