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Trains from Reading West to Manchester Stations

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25

train journeys
per day

149

miles (240 kms)

3hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Reading West to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Manchester Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Manchester Stations is approximately 149 miles (240 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 21 mins.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Manchester Stations .

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 26 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:52
    3 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    09:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:09
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:27
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    09:59
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:38
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:56
    3 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    10:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:29
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:02
    3 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    11:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:59
    3 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    12:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:51
    3 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    13:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:52
    3 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    14:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:32
    3 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    14:59
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:46
    3 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    15:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:45
    3 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    16:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:51
    3 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    17:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:16
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    17:59
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:45
    3 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    18:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:33
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    18:59
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:49
    3 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    19:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:52
    3 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    20:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:42
    3 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    21:29
    Reading West
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Reading West to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 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 Stations

The travel time between Reading West and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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Amenities on trains between Reading West and Manchester Stations 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 Stations . owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Manchester Stations .

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