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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Manchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Manchester is to train and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Reading to Manchester?

The distance between Reading and Manchester is 180 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £90 - £140.

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

The train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Reading to Manchester train from?

Reading to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Manchester train arrive?

Reading to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Reading to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Manchester is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Reading to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3490+ hotels available in Manchester.

Reading to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Manchester 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 Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 14m
£90–140
Drive 177.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Manchestercar 177.4 mi
3h 29m
£44–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 7m
£59–85
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 10m
£84–293
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2h 59m
£95–189

Reading to Manchester by train

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.

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