The average train between Reading and City of Manchester Stadium takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to City of Manchester Stadium. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Reading and City of Manchester Stadium. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into City of Manchester Stadium at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to City of Manchester Stadium. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at City of Manchester Stadium station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Reading to City of Manchester Stadium train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to City of Manchester Stadium train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Reading and City of Manchester Stadium is 240.3 km. The road distance is 291 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.