What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sonning?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sonning is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Sonning?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sonning is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Sonning?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Sonning. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Hawthorn Way via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 2 and Blagrave Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Sonning?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Sonning. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Reading via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Manchester to Sonning?

The distance between Manchester and Sonning is 184 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Sonning without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sonning without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £100 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Sonning?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Manchester to Sonning, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sonning bus from?

Manchester to Sonning bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sonning train from?

Manchester to Sonning train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Sonning?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sonning is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Manchester to Sonning bus arrive?

Manchester to Sonning bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Sonning train arrive?

Manchester to Sonning train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Sonning?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Sonning is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Manchester to Sonning.

Where can I stay near Sonning?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Sonning.

Manchester to Sonning - 6 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Sonning by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 39m
£102–141
Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Sonningcar 177.6 mi
3h 33m
£44–63
Train, line 1 bus, line 850 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Hemel Hempsteadtrain
3. Take the bus from Hemel Hempstead station to High Wycombe BusStnbus 1 / ...
4. Take the bus from High Wycombe BusStn to Hawthorn Waybus 850
5h 32m
£65–112
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3h 46m
£75–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 51m
£67–128
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 1m
£100–206

Manchester to Sonning by train and bus

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Distance: 183.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Sonning, 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 Central Coach Station to Hawthorn Way via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Blagrave Street in around 6h 51m.

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