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Outbound fromPeterborough to Thatcham by train
It takes an average of 3h 19m to travel from Peterborough to Thatcham by train, over a distance of around 92 miles (148 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Peterborough to Thatcham and tickets for this journey start from £38.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:24 | |
| Departure station | Peterborough | |
| Arrival station | Thatcham | |
| Journey time | From 2h 55m | |
| Distance | 92 miles (148 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £38.20 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Peterborough to Thatcham by train
Looking to travel from Peterborough to Thatcham by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 19 minutes to travel from Peterborough to Thatcham by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 55 minutes though. You'll usually find 8 trains per day running along the 92 miles (148 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Thatcham, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or Greater Anglia to get to Thatcham. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Peterborough to Thatcham in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £38.20.
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Cheap train tickets from Peterborough to Thatcham
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Peterborough to Thatcham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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