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Find the best prices from Reading to Manchester Victoria
Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Reading to Manchester Victoria, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
Reading to Manchester Victoria train prices and times
Planning a journey from Reading to Manchester Victoria? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £14.25, with average prices for this route around £52.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
07:42 Reading | 12:55 Manchester Victoria | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
09:00 Reading | 13:54 Manchester Victoria | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
09:15 Reading | 13:54 Manchester Victoria | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
10:42 Reading | 14:43 Manchester Victoria | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
11:15 Reading | 15:54 Manchester Victoria | ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
11:42 Reading | 15:54 Paris | ![]() ![]() ![]() | Find Tickets |
Reading to Manchester Victoria train route details

First train
07:42

Last train
20:30

Journey time
4h 1m

Distance
151 miles

Price
£14.25*
How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Manchester Victoria

Travelling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Reading to Manchester Victoria during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Reading to Manchester Victoria for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Reading to Manchester Victoria, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Reading to Manchester Victoria more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Reading to Manchester Victoria train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.

Advance train tickets
Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.

Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.












