What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thatcham?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Thatcham is to bus and line 1 bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thatcham?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Thatcham is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Thatcham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Green Lane via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and St Marys Butts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Thatcham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Thatcham via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Thatcham?

The distance between Cardiff and Thatcham is 123 miles. The road distance is 96.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Thatcham without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thatcham without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Thatcham?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Cardiff to Thatcham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thatcham bus from?

Cardiff to Thatcham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Thatcham train from?

Cardiff to Thatcham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Thatcham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Thatcham is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Cardiff to Thatcham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Thatcham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where does the Cardiff to Thatcham train arrive?

Cardiff to Thatcham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Thatcham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Thatcham is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Thatcham.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Thatcham?

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Cardiff to Thatcham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Thatcham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2h 8m
£40–135
Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Mereoak Lane - Park & RideCp7
2. Take the bus from St Marys Butts to Green Lane1
4h 36m
£23–31
Drive 96.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Thatcham96.1 mi
1h 48m
£24–35

Cardiff to Thatcham by train

188Weekly Trains

2h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 122.3 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Thatcham, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £30–130 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Lane via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and St Marys Butts in around 4h 36m.

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