The average train between Reading and Manchester Airport Station takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Manchester Airport Station. 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 Manchester Airport Station. 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 Manchester Airport Station at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Manchester Airport Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Manchester Airport Station station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Reading to Manchester Airport Station train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Manchester Airport Station train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Reading to Manchester Airport Station train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Manchester Airport Station is 229.9 km. The road distance is 305 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.