The average train between Manchester and Reading takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
Manchester to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Manchester to Reading train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Manchester and Reading is 240.9 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
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