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Trains from Reading West to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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18

train journeys
per day

142

miles (229 kms)

4hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading West to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Manchester Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Manchester Airport is approximately 142 miles (229 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 32 mins.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Manchester Airport.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Manchester Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Manchester Airport Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:52
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:40
    4 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    10:57
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    06:56
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    07:17
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    08:59
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    13:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    09:51
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    14:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    10:52
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    15:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    11:46
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    16:25
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    12:45
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    17:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    13:51
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    18:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    14:16
    4 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    18:25
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    14:45
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    19:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    15:49
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    20:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    16:52
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    21:00
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    19:00
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    19:31
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    00:01
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 6th May
    23:37
    10 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Reading West
    Manchester Airport
    Reading West to Manchester Airport

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Manchester Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading West and Manchester Airport

The travel time between Reading West and Manchester Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Manchester Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between Reading West and Manchester Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & Manchester Airport. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Manchester Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading West and Manchester Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.