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How to get fromAltrincham to Readingby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Altrincham to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stockport to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 19m
    £78–125

  2. Drive  168.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altrincham to Readingcar car 168.6 mi
    3h 12m
    £42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    6h 31m
    £57–87

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    3h 28m
    £69–288

  5. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 39m
    £96–229

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    6h 19m
    £78–222

Altrincham to Reading by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Altrincham, England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Stockport to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altrincham Interchange to Reading RailAir via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 31m.

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