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How to get fromReading to Altrinchamby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Altrincham by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 51m
    £102–142

  2. Drive 168.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Altrinchamcar car 168.6 mi
    3h 13m
    £42–60

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 36m
    £70–283

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3h 33m
    £95–194

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h
    £137–521

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Altrincham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Altrincham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.

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