The average train between Lower Earley and Manchester takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Lower Earley 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 Lower Earley and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Lower Earley is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lower Earley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lower Earley station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Lower Earley to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Lower Earley to Manchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Lower Earley to Manchester train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Lower Earley and Manchester is 245.2 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.