There are 4 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£63–96Drive 127.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Derby to Thatchamcar 127.8 mi
2h 15m£33–47Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn02
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 26m£45–60Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 23m£54–73
Derby to Thatcham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Thatcham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 15m.
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 Derby Bus Station and arriving at Green Lane via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Blagrave Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
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 £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Derby to Thatcham, including transfers.
Derby to Thatcham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby 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 £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £45 - £60 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Thatcham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Reading every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Green Lane via London Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Blagrave Street in around 5h 26m.
Train from Derby to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Derby to Thatcham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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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