Plan the journey that suits you
Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Kearsley (Manchester) to Reading for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Kearsley (Manchester)
- Departure station
- Kearsley (Manchester) station guide
- Address
-
- Stoneclough Rd, Kearsley, Bolton BL4 8DS
Operators serving Kearsley (Manchester)
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Kearsley (Manchester)
- Shelter
- Benches
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (20 spaces)
Explore the area around Kearsley (Manchester)
- Clifton Country Park
- Moses Gate Country Park
About your departure station
Opened in 1838 for the Manchester and Bolton Railway, Kearsley served local coal mines and paper mills.
The station was rebuilt in 1886 but declined with local industry.
Saved from closure in the 1960s, it now serves commuters to Manchester.
The original goods yard became an industrial estate.
Kearsley's basic facilities reflect its diminished role, though passenger numbers have grown recently.
The station's history mirrors Greater Manchester's transition from heavy industry to commuter belt, retaining only echoes of its industrial past.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Kearsley (Manchester) to Reading?
Open the ticket search and enter Kearsley (Manchester) as your departure station and Reading as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Kearsley (Manchester) and Reading?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.