The average train between Bracknell and Manchester takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Bracknell to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bracknell and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bracknell is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bracknell to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bracknell station and arriving at Manchester station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Bracknell to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bracknell station.
Bracknell to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bracknell to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Bracknell and Manchester is 251 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Bracknell to Manchester Piccadilly via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 43m.