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How to get fromReading to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 46m
    £82–118

  2. Drive  177 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Greater Manchestercar car 177 mi
    3h 24m
    £44–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    6h 1m
    £57–82

  4. 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 26m
    £73–262

  5. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    6h 19m
    £98–234

  6. 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 Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 27m
    £124–517

Reading to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Greater Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Horton Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 6h 1m.

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