The average train between Reading and Bury takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Bury. 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 Reading and Bury. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Bury at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bury. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bury station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Reading to Bury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Reading and Bury is 254.7 km. The road distance is 305 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.