What is the cheapest way to get from Thatcham to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Thatcham to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £17 - £40 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thatcham to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Thatcham to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Thatcham and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Thatcham to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Thatcham Broadway and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Reading RailAir and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Thatcham and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Thatcham and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Thatcham to Manchester?

The distance between Thatcham and Manchester is 194 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.

How do I travel from Thatcham to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Thatcham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £29 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Thatcham to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Thatcham to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thatcham to Manchester bus from?

Thatcham to Manchester bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Thatcham to Manchester train from?

Thatcham to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Thatcham to Manchester?

The best way to get from Thatcham to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £29 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Thatcham to Manchester bus arrive?

Thatcham to Manchester bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Thatcham to Manchester train arrive?

Thatcham to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Thatcham to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Thatcham to Manchester is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Thatcham to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Thatcham to Manchester?

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Thatcham to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Thatcham to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 18m
£30–281
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to WestgateX40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
8h 15m
£18–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
6h 33m
£57–103
Drive 179.3 mi
1. Drive from Thatcham to Manchester179.3 mi
3h 21m
£44–64
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Thatcham to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 29m
£90–293
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 1m
£91–196

Thatcham to Manchester by train

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Distance: 193 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Thatcham, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £24–270 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thatcham Broadway to Manchester Central Coach Station via Station Road, Reading RailAir, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 33m.

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