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 54m£80–118Drive 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 9m£56–82Train 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
4h 6m£70–298Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 46m£80–244
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 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Wharfside via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Reading and Old Trafford is 183 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 54m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 54m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Old Trafford, 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 Old Trafford via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Warwick Road in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–220
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £65–270
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £65–270
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £65–270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–150
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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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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