Bus Tickets from Manchester to Reading

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TodayAug 15
from $44
TomorrowAug 16
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from $35
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Shudehill
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Shudehill
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Shudehill
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Shudehill
    Arrival time: August 21 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Shudehill
    Arrival time: August 22 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Reading.

Bus
Average Price$24 - $92Average Duration8h 35m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$41 - $359Average Duration3h 16m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$18 - $41Average Duration3h 20m
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 20mAverage Duration
$18Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Manchester to Reading: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44
Average bus trip duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:20am
Distance152 miles (244 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Manchester to Reading Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/13
$33
08/14
No data
Today
$40
08/16
$39
08/17
No data
08/18
$33
08/19
$24
08/20
$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Reading was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $70 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-08-20.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Manchester to Reading.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Manchester to Reading, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Manchester to Reading that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Manchester to Reading, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Manchester by bus?

Bus from Manchester to Reading

You can also go to Reading by train

Train from Manchester to Reading

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