Reading to Manchester Bus

Transport
Date Tomorrow
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Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from $14.47
  • Average duration 5h 21m
  • Connections per day 58
  • Distance 241 km
  • CO₂ per person 21 kg

bus from Reading to Manchester

The journey from Reading to Manchester is about 241 km. On average a bus trip takes 5h 21m with 58 connections per day.

Lowest price $14.47
Trip duration 5h 21m
Connections per day 58
Lowest price $14.47
Highest price $108.76
First departure 01:05 AM
Last departure 10:35 PM
Distance 241 km
Departure Reading
Arrival Manchester
Travel operator National Express, Megabus
Find the best price
megabus16.87 kg CO₂
11:45Station North Interchange Bagnall Way
7h 25m
19:10Shudehill Interchange Shudehill
$18.78
direct
megabus16.87 kg CO₂
11:35Central Station Forbury Road
5h 5m
16:40Shudehill Interchange Shudehill
$19.51
direct
megabus16.87 kg CO₂
01:05Station North Interchange Bagnall Way
4h 45m
05:50Shudehill Interchange Shudehill
$19.51
direct

Next departures from Reading to Manchester

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Megabus $167.08
01:05 Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
4h 45m · direct
05:50 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $193.04
01:05 Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
4h 5m · direct
05:10 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $181.48
01:05 Reading Station
4h 5m · direct
05:10 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $41.22
01:05 Reading Station
4h 5m · direct
05:10 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $36.03
01:05 Reading Station
4h 45m · direct
05:50 Shudehill
Megabus $157.64
01:05 Reading Station
4h 45m · direct
05:50 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
National Express $436.89
03:10 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 47m · 2 changes
12:20 Manchester, Coach Station
FlixBus $301.65
03:40 University of Reading
6h 55m · 1 changes
14:25 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
FlixBus $274.17
03:40 University of Reading
6h 55m · 1 changes
14:25 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
National Express $535.81
06:00 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 29m · 2 changes
14:10 Manchester, Coach Station
National Express $635.55
06:25 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 40m · 2 changes
14:20 Manchester, Coach Station
National Express $561.37
07:25 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 7m · 2 changes
15:55 Manchester, Coach Station
National Express $544.87
09:00 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 3m · 2 changes
17:25 Manchester, Coach Station
National Express $436.89
09:30 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
7h 3m · 2 changes
19:00 Manchester, Coach Station
National Express $532.52
10:30 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 53m · 2 changes
19:20 Manchester, Coach Station
Megabus $193.04
11:35 Reading, Bagnall Way / Trooper Potts Way
4h 20m · direct
15:55 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $37.86
11:35 Reading Station
4h 20m · direct
15:55 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $157.64
11:35 Reading Station
5h 5m · direct
16:40 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $30.97
11:35 Reading Station
5h 5m · direct
16:40 Shudehill
Megabus $167.08
11:35 Reading, Bagnall Way / Trooper Potts Way
5h 5m · direct
16:40 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $181.48
11:35 Reading Station
4h 20m · direct
15:55 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $231.82
11:45 Reading Station
6h 55m · 1 changes
19:10 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $51.90
11:45 Reading Station
6h 55m · 1 changes
19:10 Shudehill
Megabus $246.40
11:45 Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
6h 55m · 1 changes
19:10 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
National Express $524.26
12:00 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 3m · 2 changes
20:20 Manchester, Coach Station
National Express $436.89
12:30 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 48m · 2 changes
21:45 Manchester, Coach Station
National Express $517.68
13:30 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 33m · 2 changes
22:25 Manchester, Coach Station
Megabus $141.81
13:35 Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
4h 55m · direct
18:30 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $30.97
13:35 Reading Station
4h 55m · direct
18:30 Shudehill
Megabus $133.79
13:35 Reading Station
4h 55m · direct
18:30 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $36.03
13:35 Reading Station
4h 15m · direct
17:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $167.08
13:35 Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
4h 15m · direct
17:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $157.64
13:35 Reading Station
4h 15m · direct
17:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
National Express $412.16
14:30 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 58m · 2 changes
23:55 Manchester, Coach Station
National Express $436.89
15:30 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 28m · 2 changes
00:25 Manchester, Coach Station
Megabus $133.79
16:35 Reading Station
4h 55m · direct
21:30 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $141.81
16:35 Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
4h 55m · direct
21:30 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $36.03
16:35 Reading Station
4h 15m · direct
20:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $157.64
16:35 Reading Station
4h 15m · direct
20:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $167.08
16:35 Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
4h 15m · direct
20:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $30.97
16:35 Reading Station
4h 55m · direct
21:30 Thomas Street (Stop Nn)
Megabus $84.51
17:40 Reading Station
4h 10m · direct
21:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $20.72
17:40 Reading Station
4h 50m · direct
22:30 Shudehill
Megabus $90.55
17:40 Reading, Bagnall Way / Trooper Potts Way
4h 10m · direct
21:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $90.55
17:40 Reading, Bagnall Way / Trooper Potts Way
4h 50m · direct
22:30 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $84.51
17:40 Reading Station
4h 50m · direct
22:30 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $20.72
17:40 Reading Station
4h 10m · direct
21:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
National Express $412.16
18:00 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
6h 18m · 2 changes
01:45 Manchester, Coach Station
National Express $502.83
20:00 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
7h 9m · 2 changes
05:45 Manchester, Coach Station
FlixBus $325.62
21:00 Reading - Mereoak Park & Ride
8h 16m · 1 changes
06:50 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
National Express $594.34
22:05 Reading, Blagrave Street (RailAir Lounge)
5h 54m · 2 changes
06:00 Manchester, Coach Station
Megabus $141.81
22:35 Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
4h 45m · direct
03:20 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Megabus $157.64
22:35 Reading Station
4h 15m · direct
02:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $36.03
22:35 Reading Station
4h 15m · direct
02:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $167.08
22:35 Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
4h 15m · direct
02:50 Manchester Airport, MAN
Megabus $30.97
22:35 Reading Station
4h 45m · direct
03:20 Shudehill
Megabus $133.79
22:35 Reading Station
4h 45m · direct
03:20 Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
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Carriers on this route

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FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service that operates in North America, Canada, and Europe. It was founded in 2003 and is owned by Stagecoach Group, a multinational transport company. Megabus retains its own brand in Britain and North America, but in Continental Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, its services have been rebranded as Flixbus since the acquisition by a German company in June 2016.

National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.

Accessibility

FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.

Power sockets

Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Bicycle

Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.

Wi-Fi

FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.

Entertainment portal

Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.

Luggage

On Megabus, you are allowed 20 kg of luggage and space for small items in the overhead compartments to keep essentials within reach.

Food and drink

Passengers are allowed to bring cold food, cold beverages, and hot drinks with a lid when traveling with Megabus.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available on board on Megabus, allowing passengers to update their social media in real-time.

Power sockets

On Megabus, each seat has a power outlet for charging devices during the trip.

Accessibility

The services are accessible to people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Megabus works with AbilityNet to ensure the website and services are usable by everyone.

Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 16.87kg
bus 18.08kg
flight 48.2kg
carpool 38.56kg

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