The average train between Manchester and Wokingham takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Wokingham. 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 Wokingham. 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 Wokingham at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Wokingham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Wokingham station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Manchester to Wokingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Wokingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Manchester to Wokingham train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Manchester and Wokingham is 249 km. The road distance is 300 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 18m.