The average train between Reading and Manchester takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 11:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
Reading to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Reading to Manchester train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Manchester is 240.9 km. The road distance is 289 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
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