There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Thatcham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Derby to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 52m£25–226Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 58m£51–90Drive 127.8 mi
- Drive from Derby to Thatchamcar 127.8 mi
2h 15m£32–46
Derby to Thatcham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Thatcham is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Thatcham is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Green Lane via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friar Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Derby to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Thatcham via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Derby and Thatcham is 146 miles. The road distance is 128.5 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Thatcham without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £25 - £230.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Derby to Thatcham, including transfers.
Derby to Thatcham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Thatcham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Thatcham is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £25 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Thatcham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £20–220 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Green Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Friar Street in around 6h 58m.
Train from Derby to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Thatcham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Derby to Thatcham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Thatcham is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Derby to Thatcham.
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