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Train Information to Reading from Manchester
 | Distance | 149 miles (240 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 12 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £63 (€72) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Cross Country |
Trains from Manchester to Reading cover the 149 miles (240 km) long route taking on average 3 h 12 min with our travel partners like Cross Country. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £63, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £48. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Reading.
Train companies
CrossCountry between Manchester and Reading
Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets between Manchester and Reading from £48 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Manchester to Reading you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
It’s easy to book your CrossCountry train ticket between Manchester and Reading online with Omio! Simply check the current CrossCountry train timetables for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route between Manchester and Reading as well as relevant travel information (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard) for that train and book cheap CrossCountry train tickets online. Prices for CrossCountry trains from Manchester to Reading start at £48 one-way if you book in advance, and you can expect to travel around 149 miles (240 km). If you search for CrossCountry trains in the Omio app, you can check straight away if the CrossCountry tickets are mobile tickets, which makes it easier than ever to go paperless when travelling by train from Manchester to Reading. Let Omio do all the work for you finding the best Manchester to Reading CrossCountry train ticket so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey!
Please follow the recommendations outlined by CrossCountry when booking your train tickets between Manchester and Reading due to the coronavirus:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips
When departing from Manchester, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road. When arriving in Reading, you can end your journey in train stations like Reading and Reading West.
Omio customers book a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Manchester Piccadilly, is located 0 mile (s) / 0 km from the city centre of Manchester.
The most popular arrival train station, Reading, is located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city centre of Reading.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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