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Cheap bus tickets from Reading to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 22

Cheapest

€24

Average

€25

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

01:05AMReading4h55 06:00AMManchester

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€241One-way

Cheapest

01:05AMReading4h30 05:35AMManchester, Airport

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€241One-way

2nd Cheapest

08:40PMReading4h05 12:45AMManchester, Airport

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€271One-way

2nd Cheapest

08:40PMReading4h35 01:15AMManchester

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€271One-way

2nd Cheapest

12:45PMReading4h35 05:20PMManchester

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€271One-way

Bus schedule from Reading to Manchester

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01:05AMReading4h55 06:00AMManchester

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01:05AMReading4h30 05:35AMManchester, Airport

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12:45PMReading4h35 05:20PMManchester

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08:40PMReading4h05 12:45AMManchester, Airport

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08:40PMReading4h35 01:15AMManchester

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Bus times from Reading to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Mar 22

Fastest Journey

4 h 5 m

Average

4 h 32 m

Buses per day

Distance

241 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Reading for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:40PMReading4h05 12:45AMManchester, Airport

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€271One-way

2nd Fastest

01:05AMReading4h30 05:35AMManchester, Airport

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€241One-way

08:40PMReading4h35 01:15AMManchester

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€271One-way

12:45PMReading4h35 05:20PMManchester

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€271One-way

01:05AMReading4h55 06:00AMManchester

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€241One-way

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Overview: Bus from Reading to Manchester

	Distance	149 miles (240 km)
	Average bus duration	4 h 30 min
	Average bus ticket price	$23 (€21)
	Direct bus	Yes
	Bus companies	Megabus, National Express or Flixbus

Buses from Reading to Manchester cover the 149 miles (240 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 30 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or Flixbus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $20 (€18), but the average price of bus tickets is $23 (€21). Travelers depart most frequently from Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.

Bus providers: National Express and FlixBus from Reading to Manchester

For as little as $20 (€18) you can travel by bus from Reading to Manchester with National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

FlixBus

National Express

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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 to Manchester from Reading, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Travel Tips: Bus to Manchester from Reading

Travel Tips: Take the bus to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Manchester.

Looking to save money on your trip? Omio customers have found the cheapest bus between Reading and Manchester for the next 7 days starting from $20 (€18) one way.

The Reading to Manchester bus ticket price is on average $23 (€21) if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this trip in the next week.

You should expect to travel around 149 miles (240 km) between Reading and Manchester by bus.

On average the Reading to Manchester bus time is 4 h 30 min covering the 149 miles (240 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

When taking the bus to Manchester from Reading, you can choose to depart from bus stations like Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading), Reading, RBH Main Entrance and Reading, Station Road (Stop SD). Your route can end in bus stations such as Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Arena and Manchester, Etihad Stadium.

Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading) and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Reading, Christchurch Green / Redlands Road (University of Reading), which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city center.

For the journey from Reading to Manchester you can take a bus with Megabus, National Express or Flixbus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between Reading and Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Yes, there are direct buses to Manchester from Reading, and you can find a direct bus for this trip with Megabus on Omio. It's worth paying attention to when you book your bus ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and save you time getting to your destination.

The earliest bus for this journey departs from Reading at 8: 40 PM. The last bus leaves from Reading at 8: 40 PM. Check Omio for the latest bus schedule from Reading to Manchester and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

If you buy a bus ticket from Reading to Manchester within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $23 (€21) one way. However, we recommend booking your bus in advance to get access to the best prices. Bus tickets from Reading to Manchester are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.

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