There are 3 ways to get from Polegate to Thatcham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Polegate to Gatwick AirportEastbourne - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading
3h 14m£43–86Drive 96 mi
cheapest- Drive from Polegate to Thatcham96 mi
2h 6m£24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Cophall Roundabout to Old Steine28
- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
5h 55m£50–64
Polegate to Thatcham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polegate to Thatcham is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Polegate to Thatcham is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Polegate to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Cophall Roundabout and arriving at Green Lane via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Friar Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Polegate to Thatcham. However, there are services departing from Polegate and arriving at Thatcham via Gatwick Airport and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Polegate and Thatcham is 101 miles. The road distance is 96.6 miles.
The best way to get from Polegate to Thatcham without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Polegate to Thatcham, including transfers.
Polegate to Thatcham bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Cophall Roundabout station.
Polegate to Thatcham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Polegate station.
The best way to get from Polegate to Thatcham is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £65 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Polegate, England and Thatcham, England?
You can take a train from Polegate to Thatcham via Gatwick Airport and Reading in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cophall Roundabout to Green Lane via Old Steine, Heathrow Terminal 5, Reading RailAir, and Friar Street in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Polegate to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- info@buses.co.uk
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Cophall Roundabout to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Polegate to Thatcham bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Old Steine station.
Polegate to Thatcham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polegate to Thatcham is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Polegate to Thatcham.
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