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Compare all timetables for the bus from Reading to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Reading to Manchester from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $72
tomorrow
from $37
Monday
from $41
Tuesday
from $37
Wednesday
from $30
Thursday
from $31
Friday
from $39

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $72
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • FlixBus
    11h 25m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $89
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $89
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 40m
      0
      4:20 PM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      10:50 PM
      Birmingham
      Bearwood
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $33
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      12:05 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      2:00 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    2:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    11h 25m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    11h 0m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    6:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    11h 0m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    2:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    11h 25m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • 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.
    • FlixBus
      12h 0m
      0
      1:30 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      10:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 20m
      0
      11:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      1:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    6:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    11h 25m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    11h 0m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • 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.
    • FlixBus
      12h 0m
      0
      1:30 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      10:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 20m
      0
      11:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      1:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    11h 0m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    6:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    6:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    10h 40m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:10 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    11h 0m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 0m
      0
      1:30 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      10:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 20m
      0
      11:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      1:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 3h 55m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    4:25 PM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    2:00 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    6:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    4:45 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    1:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    5:50 PM
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    11h 0m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Reading
    Mereoak Park & Ride
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 0m
      0
      1:30 AM
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      10:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • FlixBus
      2h 20m
      0
      11:10 AM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      1:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $11

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Reading to Manchester. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Reading and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 26 buses from Reading to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Reading and Manchester, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Reading to Manchester

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Reading to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Manchester starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus $30
Fastest Bus 8h 5m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Latest Bus 8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 149.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Reading to Manchester

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Reading for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
Saturday 05/24
$51
Sunday 05/25
$37
Monday 05/26
$41
Tuesday 05/27
$37
Wednesday 05/28
$30
Thursday 05/29
$31
Friday 05/30
$39
Saturday 05/31
$31
Sunday 06/01
$28
Monday 06/02
$30
Tuesday 06/03
$21
Wednesday 06/04
Thursday 06/05
$21
Friday 06/06
$24
Saturday 06/07
$22
Sunday 06/08
$24
Monday 06/09
$24
Tuesday 06/10
$25
Wednesday 06/11
$25
Thursday 06/12
$21
Friday 06/13
$24
Saturday 06/14

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 $30, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Reading to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $72.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Manchester, with $30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

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 buses 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.

FlixBus from Reading to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $30
Fastest Bus 8h 5m
Earliest Bus 4:45 AM
Last Bus 8:50 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 5/23/2025

All bus stations and stops in Reading and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Reading and Manchester.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Reading to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Reading to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Reading to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 11h 0m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $89. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Reading to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Reading to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Reading to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Reading to Manchester is offered by FlixBus and takes 8h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $72. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Reading to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Reading starts at 4:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Reading to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Reading for Manchester starts at 8:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Reading Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Reading to Manchester, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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: FlixBus.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Reading Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

More bus routes to Reading and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Reading and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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