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How to get fromManchester to Bracknellby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Bracknell by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    3h 56m
    £83–125

  2. Bus, line 703 bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk980
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bracknell Bus Stationbus bus 703
    7h 23m
    £27–38

  3. Bus, line 703 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 Bracknell Bus Stationbus bus 703
    5h 48m
    £34–53

  4. Drive  186.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Bracknellcar car 186.4 mi
    3h 30m
    £46–67

  5. 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 Feltham to Bracknelltrain train
    3h 34m
    £67–263

  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 Clapham Junction to Bracknelltrain train
    6h 7m
    £79–226

  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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    6h 23m
    £92–198

Manchester to Bracknell by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bracknell, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bracknell Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 48m.

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