There are 5 ways to get from Thatcham to Purley by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thatcham to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 45mDrive 58.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thatcham to Purleycar 58.8 mi
1h 23m£15–21Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Thatcham Broadway to Station Roadbus 1
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
4h 10mLine 1 bus, train
- Take the bus from Green Lane to Station Roadbus 1
- Take the train from Reading to Redhilltrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2h 55mLine 1 bus, train via Clapham Junction
- Take the bus from Green Lane to Station Roadbus 1
- Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo
3h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thatcham to Purley is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Thatcham to Purley is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Thatcham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Thatcham Broadway and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Reading RailAir, Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Thatcham and arriving at Purley via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Thatcham and Purley is 68 miles. The road distance is 59.2 miles.
The best way to get from Thatcham to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Thatcham to Purley, including transfers.
Thatcham to Purley bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Thatcham Broadway station.
Thatcham to Purley train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from Thatcham station.
The best way to get from Thatcham to Purley is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Thatcham, England and Purley, England?
You can take a train from Thatcham to Purley via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thatcham Broadway to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Station Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 4h 10m.
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Thatcham to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Reading to Redhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- thameslinkrailway.com
- Website
- southwesttrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- southwesttrains.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Thatcham Broadway to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Bus from Green Lane to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Thatcham to Purley bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Station Road.
Thatcham to Purley train services, operated by First Great Western, arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thatcham to Purley is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Thatcham to Purley.
Book your Thatcham to Purley train tickets online with Omio.
There are 12206+ hotels available in Purley.

