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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
£20
tomorrow
Saturday
£27
Sunday
£19
Monday
£19
Tuesday
£26
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 5m 04:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 7h 40m 06:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 13:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 6h 15m 09:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 15:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 7h 50m 14:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 7h 40m 15:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 23:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 5m 04:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £27
FlixBus 7h 40m 06:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 13:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £27
FlixBus 7h 50m 14:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £28
FlixBus 7h 40m 15:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 23:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £28
FlixBus 7h 35m 15:55 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 23:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Reading to Manchester via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 55m
      0
      16:20
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      22:30
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £14
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • National Express
      2h 15m
      0
      23:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      01:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 5m 04:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £19
FlixBus 7h 40m 06:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 13:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £19
FlixBus 7h 50m 14:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 7h 35m 15:55 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 23:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 7h 15m 15:55 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 23:10 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 40m 06:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 13:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £19
FlixBus 7h 50m 14:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £19
FlixBus 7h 20m 15:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:50 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 7h 40m 15:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 23:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 6h 15m 09:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 15:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 5m 04:45 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 11:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 40m 06:10 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 13:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 20m 15:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 22:50 Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 40m 15:30 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 23:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £27
FlixBus 6h 15m 09:25 Reading Mereoak Park & Ride 15:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £28
  • 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
      7h 30m
      0
      06:10
      Reading
      Mereoak Park & Ride
      10:50
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 30m
      0
      11:10
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      13:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Reading to Manchester is £18 on 12/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily coaches from Reading to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Reading and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 coaches from Reading to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Reading and Manchester, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Reading to Manchester

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Reading to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Reading to Manchester starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 5h 50m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Latest Coach 15:55
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 240.8 km
Coach Companies FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Reading to Manchester

Every day, 9 buses from 1 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 30/07/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
£20
Friday 31/07
Saturday 01/08
£27
Sunday 02/08
£19
Monday 03/08
£19
Tuesday 04/08
£26
Wednesday 05/08
Thursday 06/08
£19
Friday 07/08
Saturday 08/08
Sunday 09/08
£21
Monday 10/08
Tuesday 11/08
£19
Wednesday 12/08
£18
Thursday 13/08
£20
Friday 14/08
£21
Saturday 15/08
£21
Sunday 16/08
Monday 17/08
Tuesday 18/08
Wednesday 19/08
Thursday 20/08
£20
Friday 21/08
£24
Saturday 22/08
Sunday 23/08

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 £19, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Reading to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Reading to Manchester, with £18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £19.

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.

FlixBus from Reading to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 5h 50m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Last Coach 15:55
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 27/07/2026

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 £18 and takes 7h 5m. 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 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £32. 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 9 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 FlixBus and takes 5h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. 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 04:45. 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 15:55. 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 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: 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Reading to Manchester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Reading and Manchester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Reading to Manchester?

Prices and availability for 9 trips between Reading and Manchester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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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Popular Airport Transfers to Reading and to Manchester
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