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Home > UK Train Times & Train Journey > Manchester (any) to Reading (any) Train

Cheap Train Tickets from Manchester to Reading

Price for Thursday 30o November 2023
Cheapest
£17.5
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Average
£51.7
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Reading is to book your trip as far in advance as possible and avoid travelling at peak times.
If you buy a train ticket now for Thursday 30o November 2023 from Manchester to Reading , the average fare is around £51.7, but the cheapest tickets can be found for just £17.5.
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05:11
3h 34m
08:45
Manchester Piccadilly
Reading
£17.5
07:25
3h 21m
10:46
Manchester Piccadilly
Reading
£17.5
09:25
3h 14m
12:39
Manchester Piccadilly
Reading
£17.5
11:25
3h 14m
14:39
Manchester Piccadilly
Reading
£17.5
12:25
3h 16m
15:41
Manchester Piccadilly
Reading
£17.5
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Manchester to Reading By Train

Have a look at the upcoming trains leaving Manchester for Reading on Tuesday, 14th March 2023, by referring to our convenient timetable provided below, which includes platform and real-time travel updates. You can access the entire day's schedule through our mobile application.

First train		08:12
Last train		23:13
Departure station		Manchester
Arrival station		Reading
Distance		240 miles
Journey time		From 3h 12m
Price		From £17.5
Train operators		CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, London Underground

Manchester To Reading Train Times

Check out trains from Manchester to Reading today (Sunday 3o December 2023) for using our timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
Sun 03 Dec, at 16:12
  1. 16:12
    5h 26m
    Arrow
    Changes
    21:38
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading
  2. 16:27
    3h 12m
    Arrow
    Changes
    19:39
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading
  3. 17:09
    5h 29m
    Arrow
    Changes
    22:38
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading
  4. 17:27
    3h 12m
    Arrow
    Changes
    20:39
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading
  5. 18:14
    5h 24m
    Arrow
    Changes
    23:38
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading

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    Manchester To Reading Train FAQs

  • Q: 

    How long does it take to travel from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) by train?

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    It takes around 4h 37m 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 time
    4h 37m
    Average journey time
    4h 37m
  • Q: 

    How much does the train from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) cost?

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    A: 

    Train tickets from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) cost as little as £17.5 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
    £17.5
    Train fares from
    £17.5
  • Q: 

    What is the fastest journey from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) by train?

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    The fastest train will get you from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) in 3h 12m. The slowest service is the late-evening departure which takes nearly 9h 41m travelling at a slower pace throughout the journey.

    Fastest route
    3h 12m
    Fastest route
    3h 12m
  • Q: 

    What time does the last train from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) leave?

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    A: 

    The last train from Manchester (any) to Reading (any) departs at 23:13. Don’t miss it!

    Last train
    23:13
    Last train
    23:13
  • Q: 

    When can I catch the first train from Manchester (any) to Reading (any)?

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    The first train leaves Manchester (any) at 08:12. Book in advance to save yourself some time in the morning.

    First train
    08:12
    First train
    08:12
  • Q: 

    Which train company operates Manchester (any) to Reading (any)?

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    There are a number of train companies that operate cheap trains to Reading (any), including CrossCountry,Great Western Railway,East Midlands Railway,London Underground.

    Train operators
    CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, London Underground
    Train operators
    CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, London Underground

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