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Compare train and coach for Thatcham to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thatcham to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £66.
Distance: 232 km
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£66 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thatcham to Plymouth
Trains from Thatcham to Plymouth run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £16
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Thatcham to Plymouth trainsGreat Western Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Thatcham and Plymouth from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 24m
Cheapest Price
£66
Great Western Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 45m
Cheapest Price
£157
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Thatcham to Plymouth train
FAQs: Travel by train from Thatcham to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Thatcham to Plymouth.

The train distance from Thatcham to Plymouth is 232 km.
To get from Thatcham to Plymouth, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Thatcham to Plymouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Thatcham to Plymouth covers a distance of 232 km and takes approximately 3h 15m. Trains run 2 per day.
The first train from Thatcham to Plymouth leaves at 4:54.
The cost of a train ticket from Thatcham to Plymouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £66, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The last train from Thatcham to Plymouth departs at 23:45.
The cheapest way to get from Thatcham to Plymouth is by coach, costing approximately £16.
The train station in Thatcham that goes to Plymouth is Thatcham station (THA), and it arrives at Plymouth station (PLY).
Trains from Thatcham to Plymouth run approximately 2 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Thatcham to Plymouth.
There is no night train service from Thatcham to Plymouth.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Thatcham to Plymouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Thatcham to Plymouth.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thatcham and Plymouth
Thatcham
Plymouth
The major train station for departures in Thatcham is Thatcham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Thatcham for your trip from Thatcham to Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 12:30 Saturday 06:50 - 13:20 Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing and a ramp
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Thatcham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From outside the station building on Pipers Lane
The major train station for arrivals in Plymouth is Plymouth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Plymouth for your journey to Plymouth from Thatcham.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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