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Hale (Manchester) to Reading train prices and times

Planning a journey from Hale (Manchester) to Reading? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$ 82.05, with average prices for this route around AU$ 109.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
18:53 3h 45m, No direct Hale (Manchester)	22:38 Reading		Find Tickets
18:53 3h 58m, No direct Hale (Manchester)	22:51 Reading		Find Tickets
19:53 3h 54m, No direct Hale (Manchester)	23:47 Reading		Find Tickets
19:53 4h 9m, No direct Hale (Manchester)	00:02 +1 Reading		Find Tickets
20:53 5h 37m, No direct Hale (Manchester)	02:30 +1 Reading		Find Tickets
20:53 10h 51m, No direct Hale (Manchester)	07:44 +1 Paris	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

Hale (Manchester) to Reading train route details

First train

06:53

Last train

23:50

Departure station

Hale (Manchester)

Arrival station

Reading

Journey time

3h 37m

Distance

234 km

Price

AU$ 82.05*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Hale (Manchester) to Reading

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Hale (Manchester) to Reading 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 Hale (Manchester) to Reading 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 Hale (Manchester) to Reading, 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%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Hale (Manchester) to Reading ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Hale (Manchester) to Reading more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Hale (Manchester) to Reading train ticket types

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Trains from Hale (Manchester) to Reading from AU$ 82.05

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Hale (Manchester) to Reading train prices and times

Hale (Manchester) to Reading train route details