Reading to Manchester bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Reading to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 11

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reading to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixBus
04:45AM8h15
Reading
01:00PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$481One-way
1 transfer
2nd Cheapest
Megabus
04:35PM4h45
Reading
09:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$651One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Megabus
01:05PM4h45
Reading
05:50PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$651One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
04:35PM4h10
Reading
08:45PMManchester, Airport
$701One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
01:05PM4h10
Reading
05:15PMManchester, Airport
$701One-way
0 transfers

Reading to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 11
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express03:09AM Reading9h11 12:20PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express03:09AM Reading9h11 12:20PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express04:09AM Reading9h11 01:20PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
FlixBus04:45AM Reading8h15 01:00PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
National Express06:01AM Reading8h29 02:30PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express07:42AM Reading7h33 03:15PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express08:41AM Reading8h44 05:25PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express09:01AM Reading8h49 05:50PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express09:50AM Reading9h35 07:25PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express10:50AM Reading8h45 07:35PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express11:10AM Reading8h55 08:05PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express12:11PM Reading8h19 08:30PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
Megabus01:05PM Reading4h10 05:15PM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
Megabus01:05PM Reading4h45 05:50PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
National Express01:49PM Reading8h11 10:00PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express02:29PM Reading9h26 11:55PM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express04:25PM Reading8h00 12:25AM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
Megabus04:35PM Reading4h10 08:45PM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
Megabus04:35PM Reading4h45 09:20PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
National Express05:45PM Reading8h00 01:45AM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express08:11PM Reading9h34 05:45AM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express08:11PM Reading9h34 05:45AM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers
National Express10:09PM Reading7h51 06:00AM Manchester, Coach Station2 transfers

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Bus times from Reading to Manchester

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Fastest Journey

4 h 10 m

Average

7 h 58 m

Buses per day

23

Distance

241 km

Of the 23 buses that leave Reading for Manchester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Megabus
04:35PM4h10
Reading
08:45PMManchester, Airport
$701One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Megabus
01:05PM4h10
Reading
05:15PMManchester, Airport
$701One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Megabus
04:35PM4h45
Reading
09:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$651One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Megabus
01:05PM4h45
Reading
05:50PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$651One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:42AM7h33
Reading
03:15PMManchester, Coach Station
$1261One-way
2 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Reading to Manchester

distanceDistance149 miles (240 km)
durationAverage bus duration4 h 5 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$33 (€28)
frequencyBus frequency4 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 4 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersMegabus, National Express or FlixBus

Buses from Reading to Manchester cover the 149 miles (240 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 5 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $9 (€8), but the average price of bus tickets is $33 (€28). Travelers depart most frequently from Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from Reading to Manchester

You can travel by bus to Manchester from Reading with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus for as low as $9 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus from Reading to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

FAQs: Bus from Reading to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Reading to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Reading to Manchester can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Reading to Manchester is $33 (€28); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time from Reading to Manchester is on average 4 h 5 min   for the 149 mile (240 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester from Reading by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Reading to Manchester leaves at 10: 35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Reading to Manchester leaves at 9: 35 PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Reading to Manchester with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Take the Reading to Manchester bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the journey between Reading and Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Reading, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) and Reading, Bagnall Way / Trooper Potts Way. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in bus stations like Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE), which is located around 0.2 miles (405 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Reading is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 5 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Reading to Manchester by bus is March.
You have options as you can travel to Manchester from Reading 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

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