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There are 7 ways to get from Altrincham to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockport to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 25m
    £88–136

  2. Drive 168.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altrincham to Readingcar car 168.7 mi
    3h 8m
    £42–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Banbury to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    6h 38m
    £55–115

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3h 29m
    £70–243

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk980 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    6h 54m
    £47–67

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3h 58m
    £88–187

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 7m
    £85–262

Altrincham to Reading by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Stockport to Reading every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Reading RailAir via Manchester Airport, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 54m.

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