Buses to Reading
from Manchester
The journey to Reading from Manchester takes about 4 hours.
Buses operate daily with up to 12 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester at 03:20.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Reading, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Manchester and Reading 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 6 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 5 minutes |
| First departure | 03:30 |
| Last departure | 20:50 |
Megabus schedule
Travel from Manchester to Reading with Megabus in 4 hours 35 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 5 |
| Shortest trip | 4 hours 35 minutes |
| First departure | 03:20 |
| Last departure | 20:00 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Take the bus to Reading from Manchester with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 08:20, arriving at 13:25.
| Service days | Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 5 hours 5 minutes |
| First departure | 08:20 |
| Last departure | 08:20 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Manchester and Reading?
Yes, buses operate daily from Manchester to Reading, departing as early as 03:20.
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How long is the bus trip from Manchester to Reading?
The fastest bus to Reading from Manchester 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 Reading from Manchester?
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 Manchester and Reading?
megabus, Megabus and Scottish Citylink run buses to Reading from Manchester.
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What time is the earliest bus from Manchester to Reading?
The first bus to Reading from Manchester leaves at 03:20. The journey takes about 4 hours.
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When is the last bus to Reading from Manchester?
The last bus leaves Manchester at 08:20, arriving into Reading at 13:25. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Reading
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot |
| 30 minutes | 13 miles |
| Harmondsworth |
| 38 minutes | 21 miles |
| Henley-on-Thames |
| 17 minutes | 6.1 miles |
| High Wycombe |
| 1 hour 28 minutes | 15 miles |
| Leeds |
| 6 hours 15 minutes | 163 miles |
| London |
| 45 minutes | 37 miles |
| London Heathrow Airport |
| 38 minutes | 22 miles |
| Manchester |
| 4 hours 5 minutes | 150 miles |
| Newbury |
| 51 minutes | 16 miles |
| Slough |
| 46 minutes | 17 miles |
| Theale |
| 17 minutes | 4.8 miles |