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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    3h 49m
    £96–139

  2. Drive 186.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Bracknellcar car 186.4 mi
    3h 30m
    £46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Winnersh Triangle Rail Stationbus bus Ra1
    6h 56m
    £64–126

  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 Staines to Bracknelltrain train
    3h 29m
    £65–235

  5. Bus, line 703 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus bus Uk980
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bracknell Bus Stationbus bus 703
    7h 13m

  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
    4h 9m
    £99–213

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bracknelltrain train
    6h 14m
    £87–289

Manchester to Bracknell by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest 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 £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bracknell Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Winnersh Triangle Rail Station, and Cavendish Gardens in around 6h 56m.

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