Trains from Manchester Victoria Station
to Reading
From £37.30
Manchester Victoria Station to Readingby train on average takes 4 hrs 8 mins
Manchester Victoria Station to Reading one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £37.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 63 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Victoria Station at 05:40
- Last train leaves Manchester Victoria Station at 19:53
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Manchester Victoria to Reading train times
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Manchester Victoria Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
There are no designated waiting rooms, but the station concourse and platforms are fully canopied
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TrolleysNo
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Station BuffetYes
There is a large cafe with seating plus a number of smaller cafes and coffee / news outlets on the main concourse area.
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ToiletsYes
Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
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Accessible toiletsNo
April 2024, Toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment
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Baby ChangeYes
Inside the accessible toilet
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
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Accessible toiletsNo
April 2024, Toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
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Information Services Open
Information available 0700 - 2300 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
Meeting point to the left of the barriers from the concourse, there is also a customer service office next to this area.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Next to lifts by platform 3
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Annotation
38 cycle stands on platform and approach
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
Customer Service Office at the end of the barriers, Meeting point in front of the customer service office branded for passenger assistance
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
Located near the ticket office.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
April 2024, Toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment
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Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Reading facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GW
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
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Accessible toiletsYes
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/
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiYes
Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station.
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
At the North side of the station
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
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Accessible toiletsYes
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/
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Wifi
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Annotation
Free Wi-Fi is available to passengers around the Station.
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 000 125 -
AvailableNo
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
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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: NoWebsite
http://www.apcoa.co.ukOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £23.70
Weekly: £118.50
Monthly: £215.00
Three Monthly: £565.50
Annual: £1,805.50
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces344
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
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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.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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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.
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Staff Help Available
Staff assistance is available; please request assistance from any member of staff if you have not booked assistance in advance.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Low-level accessible counter are located at the ticket office. All counters have hearing loop fitted.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
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Accessible Public Telephones
Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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/
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Step Free Access
platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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