Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Thame travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thame

With a population of 11,128, Thame is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Thame to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Thame

Sauna and Cold Plunge
Activities•Wellness

Where to Eat in Thame

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Thatch (29-30 Lower High Street) and The Three Pigeons (London Road) are great picks.

When to visit Thame

Thame in January
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thame in January
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thame

Plane

Although Thame doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 16 miles from Thame. The shortest domestic flight to Thame departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Thame, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Thame to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Thame is called Thame Haddenham And Thame Parkway, Bucks, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thame is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 40 miles from Thame. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thame, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Thame takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Thame doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 16 miles from Thame. The shortest domestic flight to Thame departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Thame, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Thame to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Thame is called Thame Haddenham And Thame Parkway, Bucks, and is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thame is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 40 miles from Thame. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thame, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Thame takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Thame

BZZBrize Norton
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Thame

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thame

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thame

Most booked hotels in Thame

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Long Crendon Manor B&B
1 star
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£186+
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Englands Rose
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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The Oxfordshire Golf & Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The Inn at Emmington
1 star
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£97+
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The Oxford Belfry Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£73+
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The Spread Eagle Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£94+
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Hiring a car in Thame

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Thame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Thame is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Thame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Thame is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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