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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Reading:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Reading costing on average $92 (€76).
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Reading costing on average $166 (€136).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Reading
How to get from Manchester to Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G010078:26 AM3h13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:39 AMReading station (RDG)$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G010078:26 AM3h13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:39 AMReading station (RDG)$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LM03697:55 PM0h50Manchester Airport8:45 PMSouthampton Airport$2161One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G010119:27 AM3h13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:40 PMReading station (RDG)$311One-way0 transfers
- G010292:25 PM3h14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:39 PMReading station (RDG)$311One-way0 transfers
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C500431:35 PM3h33Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:08 PMReading station (RDG)$1161One-way2 transfers
NX540 · NX025 · RRRA11:25 PM8h16Manchester, Coach Station9:41 PMReading, Blagrave Street$791One-way2 transfers- NX540 · NX032 · RRRA11:25 PM8h16Manchester, Coach Station9:41 PMReading, Blagrave Street$791One-way2 transfers
- NX540 · NX035 · RRRA13:50 PM8h25Manchester, Coach Station12:15 AMReading, Blagrave Street$791One-way2 transfers
- BA13738:00 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
- BA13797:00 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
- BA13817:45 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:00 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Reading:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Reading costing on average $92 (€76).
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Reading costing on average $166 (€136).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 1m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Reading as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Reading by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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