Manchester (any) To Reading (any) Train Journey Information
- Train fares from£17.70
- Trains per dayAround 52
- Changes2 Changes
- Average journey time3h 24m
- Fastest route3h 12m
- Train operatorsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains
Manchester (any) To Reading (any) Train Times
Tue 16 Aug, at 5:11
- 05:11Direct08:46Manchester PiccadillyReading3h 35m
- 05:551 Change09:25Manchester PiccadillyReading3h 30m
- 05:552 Changes09:40Manchester PiccadillyReading3h 45m
- 06:101 Change09:34Manchester PiccadillyReading3h 24m
- 06:351 Change09:56Manchester PiccadillyReading3h 21m
- How long does it take to travel from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) by train?It takes around 3 hours 24 minutes by train from Manchester (any) to Reading (any). Bear in mind that the journey time may be a little longer on weekends and holidays.Average journey time3h 24m
- How much does the train from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) cost?Train tickets from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) cost as little as £17.70 if you book in advance, and the train fares are often higher when purchased on the day. Ticket prices also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you book.Train fares from£17.70
- What is the fastest journey from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) by train?The fastest train will get you from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) in 3 hours 12 minutes. The slowest service is the late-evening departure which takes nearly 03 minutes travelling at a slower pace throughout the journey.Fastest route3h 12m
- What time does the last train from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) leave?The last train from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) departs at 20:27. Don’t miss it!Last train20:27
- When can I catch the first train from Manchester (any) to Reading (any)?The first train leaves Manchester (any) at 07:56. Book in advance to save yourself some time in the morning.First train07:56
- How many trains a day are there from Manchester (any) to Reading (any)?On an average weekday, around 52 trains travel from Manchester (any) to Reading (any). The first train departs Manchester (any) some time after 07:56 with departures continuing at intervals, until 20:27.Trains per day52
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