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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Manchester from various bus operators like megabus or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £29
tomorrow
from £26
Saturday
from £34
Sunday
from £25
Monday
Tuesday
from £17
Wednesday
from £17

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Central Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £29
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Central Station
    21:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 28%
      14h 15m
      Reading
      6 km
      16:35
      Three Mile Cross
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      06:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      5h 5m
      0
      16:35
      Reading
      Central Station
      19:00
      Birmingham
      Brunel Street
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Central Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £34
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Central Station
    21:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 4%
      11h 5m
      Reading
      6 km
      14:50
      Three Mile Cross
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      01:55
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      5h 5m
      0
      16:35
      Reading
      Central Station
      19:00
      Birmingham
      Brunel Street
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Central Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £34
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Central Station
    21:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 32%
      8h 0m
      Reading
      6 km
      14:50
      Three Mile Cross
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      22:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      5h 5m
      0
      16:35
      Reading
      Central Station
      19:00
      Birmingham
      Brunel Street
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    04:45
    Reading
    University (Redlands Rd)
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Central Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £28
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Central Station
    21:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Three Mile Cross, you can save more than £-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      14h 15m
      Reading
      6 km
      16:35
      Three Mile Cross
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      06:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      5h 5m
      0
      16:35
      Reading
      Central Station
      19:00
      Birmingham
      Brunel Street
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 10m
      0
      19:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      21:40
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Central Station
    21:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Central Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    13:05
    Reading
    Central Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £17
  • megabus
    4h 45m
    0
    16:35
    Reading
    Central Station
    21:20
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £17

Frequency of bus connections between Reading and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Reading and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Reading to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Reading and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 12 coaches from Reading to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Manchester, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Reading to Manchester

Compare all providers like megabus and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Reading to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Manchester starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 4h 45m
Earliest Coach 13:05
Latest Coach 16:35
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 240.8 km
Coach Companies megabus and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Reading to Manchester

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Reading for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/11/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 18/11
Tuesday 19/11
Wednesday 20/11
Thursday 21/11
£28
Friday 22/11
£26
Saturday 23/11
£34
Sunday 24/11
£25
Monday 25/11
Tuesday 26/11
£17
Wednesday 27/11
£17
Thursday 28/11
Friday 29/11
£21
Saturday 30/11
Sunday 01/12
Monday 02/12
Tuesday 03/12
Wednesday 04/12
Thursday 05/12
Friday 06/12
£15
Saturday 07/12
£15
Sunday 08/12
£17
Monday 09/12
£14
Tuesday 10/12
Wednesday 11/12
Thursday 12/12
£21
Friday 13/12
£16
Saturday 14/12
£16
Sunday 15/12

The cheapest time to travel from Reading to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Reading to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Reading to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £34.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Manchester, with £17. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

How to save money travelling from Reading to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Reading to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Reading to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Reading to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Reading to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Reading to Manchester from our users.

megabus from Reading to Manchester

megabus

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Reading to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 4h 45m
Earliest Coach 13:05
Last Coach 16:35
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 20/11/2024

FlixBus from Reading to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Reading to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £21
Fastest Coach 8h 15m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Last Coach 04:45
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 21/11/2024

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Manchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Reading and Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Reading to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Reading to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Reading to Manchester bus

How much does a Reading - Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Reading - Manchester bus trip is available from £17 and takes 4h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Reading to Manchester?

The connection Reading to Manchester is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £41. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Reading - Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Reading to Manchester is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Reading take?

The quickest coach from Reading to Manchester is provided by megabus and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Reading at 13:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Reading to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Reading at 16:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Reading - Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Reading to Manchester can travel with megabus and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Reading and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: megabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Reading?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Reading Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Reading Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Reading to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Reading to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Reading to Manchester

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Reading to Manchester for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Reading to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Reading to Manchester for the next days.
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 55m
    0
    05:10
    Reading
    Central Station
    09:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £53
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 50m
    0
    02:24
    Reading
    Central Station
    08:14
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £93
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    3h 36m
    0
    05:43
    Reading
    Central Station
    09:19
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    First Class
    from £138
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 50m
    0
    02:24
    Reading
    Central Station
    08:14
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £232

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