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Outbound fromReading to Manchester Victoria by train
It takes an average of 3h 52m to travel from Reading to Manchester Victoria by train, over a distance of around 150 miles (241 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Reading to Manchester Victoria and tickets for this journey start from £87.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:15 | |
| Departure station | Reading | |
| Arrival station | Manchester Victoria | |
| Journey time | From 3h 40m | |
| Distance | 150 miles (241 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £87.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast |
Taking the train from Reading to Manchester Victoria in 3 hours 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Reading to Manchester Victoria? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 52 minutes to travel the 150 miles (241 km) from Reading to Manchester Victoria by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or TransPennine Express to Manchester Victoria. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Reading to Manchester Victoria in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £87.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Manchester Victoria by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Manchester Victoria
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Reading to Manchester Victoria is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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