The average train between Manchester and Crowthorne takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Crowthorne. 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 Manchester and Crowthorne. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Crowthorne at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Crowthorne. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Crowthorne station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Manchester to Crowthorne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Crowthorne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Manchester to Crowthorne train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Crowthorne is 254.3 km. The road distance is 305 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 18m.