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 to Sonning. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Hawthorn Way via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Blagrave Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £95 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 47m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Manchester to Sonning bus arrive?

Manchester to Sonning bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 1759+ hotels available in Sonning.

Manchester to Sonning - 7 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus

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There are 7 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 47m
£99–136
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 59m
£65–109
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 57m
£75–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 48m
£51–72
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 13m
£99–226
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 35m
£94–236

Manchester to Sonning by train and bus

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Distance: 183.4 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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, Shudehill Interchange to Hawthorn Way via London Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Blagrave Street in around 6h 48m.

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