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 Heathrow Terminal 5 and Blagrave Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

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 41m.

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 41m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m 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 41m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Manchester to Sonning bus arrive?

Manchester to Sonning bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 1769+ hotels available in Sonning.

Manchester to Sonning - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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 41m
£83–121
Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Sonningcar 177.6 mi
3h 33m
£45–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 57m
£54–78
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
£73–286
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
£62–102
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
3h 59m
£94–218

Manchester to Sonning by train and bus

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Distance: 183.4 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Hawthorn Way via Heathrow Terminal 5, Reading RailAir, and Blagrave Street in around 4h 57m.

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