The average train between Prestwich and Reading takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwich 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 Prestwich and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Prestwich station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Prestwich to Reading train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Prestwich to Reading train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Prestwich and Reading is 247.4 km. The road distance is 297 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.