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How to get fromReading to Manchester Airport Stationby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Manchester Airport Station 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 36m
    £102–145

  2. Drive 166.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Manchester Airport Stationcar car 166.5 mi
    3h 28m
    £41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus bus Uk980 / ...
    6h 30m
    £49–73

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2h 52m
    £81–325

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    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
    2h 42m
    £93–193

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    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
    5h 45m
    £88–210

Reading to Manchester Airport Station by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Manchester Airport Station, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Manchester Airport via Heathrow Terminal 2 and London Heathrow Airport in around 6h 30m.

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