Buses to Manchester
from Reading
The journey to Manchester from Reading takes about 4 hours.
Buses operate daily with up to 12 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Reading at 01:05.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Reading and Manchester 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 6 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 5 minutes |
| First departure | 01:05 |
| Last departure | 22:35 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Reading to Manchester with Megabus in 4 hours 40 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 5 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 40 minutes |
| First departure | 01:05 |
| Last departure | 22:35 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Take the bus to Manchester from Reading with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 17:40, arriving at 22:30.
| Service days | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 50 minutes |
| First departure | 17:40 |
| Last departure | 17:40 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Reading and Manchester?
Yes, buses operate daily from Reading to Manchester, departing as early as 01:05.
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How long is the bus trip from Reading to Manchester?
The fastest bus to Manchester from Reading takes 4 hours 5 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester from Reading?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Reading and Manchester?
megabus, Megabus and Scottish Citylink run buses to Manchester from Reading.
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What time is the earliest bus from Reading to Manchester?
The first bus to Manchester from Reading leaves at 01:05. The journey takes about 4 hours.
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When is the last bus to Manchester from Reading?
The last bus leaves Reading at 17:40, arriving into Manchester at 22:30. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Manchester
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham |
| 1 hour 30 minutes | 70 miles |
| Bradford |
| 1 hour 15 minutes | 29 miles |
| Bristol |
| 3 hours 10 minutes | 141 miles |
| Edinburgh |
| 5 hours 25 minutes | 175 miles |
| Edinburgh Airport |
| 6 hours | 177 miles |
| Glasgow |
| 3 hours 55 minutes | 183 miles |
| Leigh |
| 39 minutes | 12 miles |
| Manchester Airport |
| 13 minutes | 8.9 miles |
| Norwich |
| 5 hours 40 minutes | 158 miles |
| Prestwich |
| 13 minutes | 4.1 miles |
| Rugby |
| 2 hours 25 minutes | 87 miles |
| Salford |
| 6 minutes | 2.2 miles |