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How to Travel from

Manchester Airport to Reading

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$253.16
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$367.08
Plane from Ringway Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$506.31–$1,518.93

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,202.49

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,518.93

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$233.43

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$405.05

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Thames Travel

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from Westgate to Station
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.57–$7.59

Train operators

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Airport Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from Birmingham to Oxford
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$341.76

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$24.05
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading is to bus which costs $29.35 - $54.35 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading is to fly and train which takes 2h 8m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading?

The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Reading is 290 km. The road distance is 286 km.

How do I travel from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $97.83 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading bus from?

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading train from?

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading?

The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $97.83 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $54.35 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading bus arrive?

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Navigation St station.

Where does the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading train arrive?

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Reading?

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