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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Thatcham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreettrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 52m
    £49–249

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillytrainBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ReadingtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 14m
    £30–206

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbusRa1
    8h 27m
    £48–76

  4. Drive 202.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Thatchamcar202.2 mi
    3h 31m
    £51–74

  5. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Thatchamtrain
    5h 16m
    £96–305

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus423 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury RoadbusX40
    9h 12m
    £34–95

  7. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    5h 14m
    £97–215

Preston to Thatcham by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Thatcham, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Thatcham via Birmingham New Street and Reading in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Green Lane via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Friar Street in around 8h 27m.

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