The average train between West Berkshire and Manchester takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from West Berkshire to Manchester. 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 West Berkshire and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Berkshire is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Berkshire to Manchester. However, there are services departing from West Berkshire station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
West Berkshire to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
West Berkshire to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your West Berkshire to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between West Berkshire and Manchester is 239.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.