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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Readingby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    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
    2h 3m
    £68–277

  2. Drive 172.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Readingcar car 172.1 mi
    3h 14m
    £42–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 15m
    £99–147

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk980 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    5h 27m
    £50–73

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Readingrideshare rideshare 172.1 mi
    3h 14m

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    2h 19m
    £95–186

  7. 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
    4h 44m
    £90–207

  8. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    5h 50m
    £63–126

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Reading, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport to Reading RailAir via London Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 27m.

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