Cheap Train Tickets from Reading to Manchester
For a train from Reading to Manchester, you’ll get fares as low as £19.40* by purchasing advance tickets, with an average fare of approximately £47.03. To ensure the most cost-effective train journey, it is advisable to book in advance and avoid peak times. For more options regarding cheap train tickets, please check our train ticket calendar.
Reading to Manchester Live Train Timetable
View rails from Reading to Manchester today (18 Sep 2024) with train times, live train status, departure/arrival stations, duration, train operators, and other journey details. To obtain further information about trains today or on any other day, please refer to the timetable below.
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10:42 Reading | 14:19 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 3h 37m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
11:15 Reading | 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 3h 14m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
11:20 Reading | 14:44 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 3h 24m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
11:47 Reading | 15:19 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 3h 32m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
12:14 Reading | 15:44 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 3h 30m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
12:15 Reading | 15:29 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 3h 14m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
12:46 Reading | 16:19 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 3h 33m | Great Western Railway | Find tickets | |
13:15 Reading | 16:29 Manchester Piccadilly | On time | 3h 14m | CrossCountry | Find tickets |
Reading to Manchester Train Journey Information
Effortlessly plan your journey from Reading to Manchester. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
First train | 02:24 |
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Last train | 23:03 |
Departure station | Reading |
Arrival station | Manchester |
Distance | 149 miles (240 km) |
Journey time | From 3h 14m |
Price | From £19.40 |
Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, London Underground, CrossCountry |
Reading to Manchester Train Travel Guide
Travelling by train from Reading to Manchester provides passengers with a convenient and efficient way to commute or explore, ensuring that they arrive on time. For a smooth travel experience, please check out our Train Journey Planner.
Plan Your Train Journey
The train from Reading to Manchester takes approximately 3h 14m. The first train departs at 02:24 and the last train leaves at 23:03. 52 trains run daily from Reading to Manchester. Use our Train Journey Planner and Timetable for more details.
Book Cheap Train Tickets
Train tickets from Reading to Manchester are available with Split Ticket and Advance tickets. The average fare is around £47.03, while the cheapest fare is £19.40*. Besides, you can book cheap tickets on off-peak time, which usually begin at 09:30.(Intercity Off-Peak times: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00) . Accurate ticket prices vary depending on the time of day, route, and class selected.
Train Stations
You can start your Manchester train journey from Huddersfield,Preston (Lancs),Todmorden,Macclesfield,Warrington,Crewe,Liverpool Lime Street,or Lancaster Station.
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