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  1. 05:02 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 14
    05:02
    Reading Platform 14
    59m
    06:01
    London Paddington Platform 14
    06:01
    London Paddington  
    54m
    06:55
    London Euston  
    06:55
    London Euston  
    2h 9m
    09:04
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 6 estimated
    09:04 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 6 estimated
    4h 2m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Peak
  2. 05:56 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 10
    05:56
    Reading Platform 10
    28m
    06:24
    London Paddington Platform 2
    06:24
    London Paddington  
    56m
    07:20
    London Euston  
    07:20
    London Euston  
    2h 5m
    09:25
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 7 estimated
    09:25 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 7 estimated
    3h 29m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Peak
    From £198.50
  3. 06:15 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 3
    09:39 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 8 estimated
    3h 24m
    >
    Direct
    Peak
    From £95.10
  4. 06:45 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 9B
    06:45
    Reading Platform 9B
    1h 27m
    08:12
    Birmingham New Street Platform 7A estimated
    08:31
    Birmingham New Street Platform 7B estimated
    1h 28m
    09:59
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 5 estimated
    09:59 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 5 estimated
    3h 14m
    > >
    1 change
    Peak
    From £95.10
  5. 07:15 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 3
    10:26 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 4 estimated
    3h 11m
    >
    Direct
    Peak
    From £95.10
  6. 07:24 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 10
    07:24
    Reading Platform 10
    28m
    07:52
    London Paddington Platform 5 estimated
    07:52
    London Paddington  
    48m
    08:40
    London Euston  
    08:40
    London Euston  
    2h 6m
    10:46
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 7 estimated
    10:46 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 7 estimated
    3h 22m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Peak
    From £198.50
  7. 07:46 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 8B
    07:46
    Reading Platform 8B
    1h 32m
    09:18
    Birmingham New Street Platform 9A estimated
    09:31
    Birmingham New Street Platform 5M estimated
    1h 28m
    10:59
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 5 estimated
    10:59 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 5 estimated
    3h 13m
    > >
    1 change
    Peak
    From £95.10
  8. 08:15 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 8 estimated
    11:26 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 4 estimated
    3h 11m
    >
    Direct
    Peak
    From £95.10
  9. 08:21 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 10 estimated
    08:21
    Reading Platform 10 estimated
    30m
    08:51
    London Paddington Platform 5 estimated
    08:51
    London Paddington  
    49m
    09:40
    London Euston  
    09:40
    London Euston  
    2h 6m
    11:46
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 6 estimated
    11:46 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 6 estimated
    3h 25m
    > > >
    2 changes
    Peak
    From £198.50
  10. 08:50 ON TIME
    Reading Platform 8 estimated
    08:50
    Reading Platform 8 estimated
    1h 28m
    10:18
    Birmingham New Street Platform 9A estimated
    10:31
    Birmingham New Street Platform 7B estimated
    1h 28m
    11:59
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 5 estimated
    11:59 ON TIME
    Manchester Piccadilly Platform 5 estimated
    3h 9m
    > >
    1 change
    Peak
    From £95.10
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Journey information from Reading Station to Manchester Piccadilly

  • Train Fares from: £ 79.00
  • Fastest route: 3h 11m
  • Slowest route: 3h 14m
  • Average Journey Time: 3h 18m
  • Changes: 0 to 2
  • Train per day: Around 96
  • Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
  • Train operators: CrossCountry, Virgin Trains
  • Origin: Reading Station
  • Destination: Manchester Piccadilly
  • How long does it take to travel from Reading Station to Manchester Piccadilly by train?

    The average journey time between Reading Station and Manchester Piccadilly is 3 hours 18 minutes. The fastest journey time is 3 hours 11 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 96 trains per day travelling from Reading Station to Manchester Piccadilly. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

    Avg. Duration 3h 18m
  • Are there direct trains from Reading Station to Manchester Piccadilly?

    Yes, it is possible to travel from Reading Station to Manchester Piccadilly without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Reading Station to Manchester Piccadilly.

    Direct
  • What time are the first and last train from Reading Station to Manchester Piccadilly?

    The first train from Reading Station to Manchester Piccadilly departs at 03:54. The last train from Reading Station to Manchester Piccadilly departs at 22:25. No sleeper services are available. There may also be less services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.

    First train 03:54
    Last train 22:25

Find journey information for Manchester Piccadilly to Reading Station

Trains from Reading Station

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  • Reading Station to Birmingham New Street
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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly

  • Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
  • Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
  • Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
  • Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport
  • Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-trent

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  • Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
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