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Trains from Reading to Manchester Stations

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61

train journeys
per day

149

miles (241 kms)

3hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

03:54 / 00:30

first / last train

15

direct trains

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Reading to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 61 scheduled rail journeys between Reading and Manchester Stations , with 15 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 46 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading to Manchester Stations is approximately 149 miles (241 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 32 mins.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, GWR, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Reading and Manchester Stations .

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 14 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Reading to Manchester Stations

Journeys from Reading to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    03:54
    4 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    08:25
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    04:35
    4 hrs 10 mins2 changes
    08:45
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:10
    3 hrs 55 mins2 changes
    09:05
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:48
    3 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    09:19
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:15
    3 hrs 14 minsDirect
    09:29
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:34
    3 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    10:05
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:02
    3 hrs 17 mins2 changes
    10:19
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:15
    3 hrs 14 minsDirect
    10:29
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:20
    3 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    10:44
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:42
    3 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    11:05
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:56
    3 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    11:19
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:15
    3 hrs 14 minsDirect
    11:29
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:20
    3 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    11:44
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:41
    3 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    12:05
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:58
    3 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    12:19
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:15
    3 hrs 14 minsDirect
    12:29
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:20
    3 hrs 24 mins2 changes
    12:44
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:44
    3 hrs 21 mins2 changes
    13:05
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:04
    3 hrs 15 mins2 changes
    13:19
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:15
    3 hrs 14 minsDirect
    13:29
    Reading
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading to Manchester Piccadilly

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
AddressManchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Reading and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 61 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

First class tickets on trains between Reading and Manchester Stations typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Reading and Manchester Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 15 direct services per day from Reading to Manchester Stations

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, GWR, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Reading and Manchester Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading and Manchester Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.