The average train between Crowthorne and Manchester takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Crowthorne 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 Crowthorne and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crowthorne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crowthorne to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Crowthorne station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Crowthorne to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Crowthorne to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Crowthorne to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Crowthorne and Manchester is 254.3 km. The road distance is 305 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.