The average train between Reading and Old Trafford takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Old Trafford. 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 Old Trafford. 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 Old Trafford at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Reading to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Reading and Old Trafford is 240.4 km. The road distance is 294 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.