There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Old Trafford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 48m£82–121Drive 174.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Old Traffordcar 174.1 mi
3h 25m£44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
6h 3m£58–82Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 42m£72–294Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 40m£93–218
Reading to Old Trafford by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Old Trafford is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Old Trafford is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Warwick Road via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Exchange Quay via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Reading and Old Trafford is 184 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Old Trafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Reading to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Reading to Old Trafford bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Old Trafford is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Old Trafford, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Old Trafford via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Warwick Road in around 6h 3m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- RailAir
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Old Trafford bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Old Trafford is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Reading to Old Trafford.
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