What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sonning?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sonning is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Sonning?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sonning is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Sonning?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Sonning. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Hawthorn Way via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Blagrave Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Manchester to Sonning?

The distance between Manchester and Sonning is 184 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Sonning without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sonning without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £95 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Sonning?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Manchester to Sonning, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sonning bus from?

Manchester to Sonning bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Sonning?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sonning is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Manchester to Sonning bus arrive?

Manchester to Sonning bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Sonning?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Sonning is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Manchester to Sonning.

Where can I stay near Sonning?

There are 1672+ hotels available in Sonning.

Manchester to Sonning - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Sonning by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 46m
£95–134
Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Sonningcar 177.6 mi
3h 32m
£44–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 28m
£46–71
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Twyford Stationtrain
3h 34m
£65–235
Bus, train, line 850 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to High Wycombetrain
3. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Hawthorn Waybus 850
6h 45m
£57–113
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3h 52m
£92–186

Manchester to Sonning by train and bus

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3h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183.1 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Hawthorn Way via London Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Blagrave Street in around 6h 28m.

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