Manchester Airport to Reading Train Tickets & Timetables

Manchester Airport to Readingby train on average takes 3 hrs 57 mins

Manchester Airport to Reading one way only

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Trains depart every 29 minutes
First train leaves Manchester Airport at 04:07
Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 20:48

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Manchester Airport to Reading train times

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Station Message

From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.

If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.

How to book a bike space:

"ó WhatsApp: 07812 223 336

"ó Twitter: @TPEAssist

"ó Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)

"ó Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.

"ó Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.

PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station

From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here

Manchester Airport facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for TP
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
- Tourist Information
  
  Yes
  
  There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
- Bureau De Change
  
  No
  
  The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Customers should use https://www.missingx.com/en to log any lost property.
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  351 600 1671
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Name
  
  Manchester Airport Car Parks
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  50
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 107 2149
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
  Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Reading facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for GW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: [email protected], website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station.
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  At the North side of the station
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: [email protected], website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station.
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03457 000 125
- Available
  
  No
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
  Name: Multi Storey Car Park
  Spaces: 1387
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 14
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:
  Accessible ticket machine is available at the car park. step free access from the car park to the station via a lift.
  
  Cctv: No
  Website
  http://www.apcoa.co.uk
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Daily: £23.70
  Weekly: £118.50
  Monthly: £215.00
  Three Monthly: £565.50
  Annual: £1,805.50
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  344
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Annotation
  
  Cycles can be carried free of charge,restrictions apply and you need to make a reservation up to two hours before the train leaves the station it is starting from. Please see our Cycling by train leaflet.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Staff assistance is available; please request assistance from any member of staff if you have not booked assistance in advance.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Low-level accessible counter are located at the ticket office. All counters have hearing loop fitted.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Radar Key available from station staff. If you wish to buy a 'National Key Scheme' key, [RADAR]. Their address is 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF, tel: 020 7250 8181, minicom: 020 7250 4119, fax: 020 7250 0212, email: [email protected], website: https://crm.disabilityrightsuk.org/
- Step Free Access
  
  platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Set- Down / Pick up Points are available at the station entrance by the Rail air link lounge. Assisted travel meeting point - Customer Help desk main concourse. Please notify a member of staff.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Manchester Airportto ReadingFrom £102.80

Manchester Airport to Readingby train on average takes 3 hrs 57 mins

Manchester Airport to Reading one way only

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