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How to get fromManchester to Bracknellby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Bracknell by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ReadingtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    3h 55m
    £25–125

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Winnersh Triangle stationbusRa1
    6h 42m
    £39–71

  3. Drive 186 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Bracknellcar186 mi
    3h 28m
    £46–66

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Feltham to Bracknelltrain
    3h 26m
    £65–213

  5. Bus, line 703 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus540 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Terminal 5bus230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bracknell Bus Stationbus703
    7h 54m

  6. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeMAN - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
    6h 30m
    £82–194

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    4h 9m
    £88–195

Manchester to Bracknell by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bracknell, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £21–120 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bracknell Bus Station via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Winnersh Triangle station, and Cavendish Gardens in around 6h 42m.

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