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How to get fromThatcham to Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thatcham to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 22m
    £27–281
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    7h 47m
    £50–110
  3. Drive 179.3 mi

    1. Drive from Thatcham to Manchestercar car 179.3 mi
    3h 23m
    £45–64
  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thatcham to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 28m
    £85–294
  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 10m
    £87–196

Thatcham to Manchester by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Thatcham, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £21–270 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thatcham Broadway to Manchester Central Coach Station via Station Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 47m.

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