There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Thatcham by train, bus, or car
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Derby to Thatcham by train
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The cheapest way to get from Derby to Thatcham is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Thatcham is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £50.
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 Coach Park and Newbury Wharf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
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 50m.
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 50m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 50m 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 50m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Thatcham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Green Lane via Coach Park and Newbury Wharf in around 5h 21m.
Train from Derby to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Park to Newbury Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
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Derby to Thatcham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Park 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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