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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 21 Jul

Cheapest price

£56

Average price

£69

Fastest journey

7 h 12 m

Average duration

7 h 30 m

Buses per day

18

Distance

241 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Reading to Manchester will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £56.

Fast coaches

To travel from Reading to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.

National ExpressRRRA1 · NX035 · NX540
18:317h44
Reading, Blagrave Street
02:15Manchester, Coach Station
£561One-way
2 changes
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX540
17:437h12
Reading, Blagrave Street
00:55Manchester, Coach Station
£561One-way
2 changes
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX540
15:448h41
Reading, Blagrave Street
00:25Manchester, Coach Station
£561One-way
2 changes
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX030 · NX540
11:058h15
Reading, Blagrave Street
19:20Manchester, Coach Station
£591One-way
2 changes
National ExpressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX540
11:058h15
Reading, Blagrave Street
19:20Manchester, Coach Station
£601One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Reading to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £38.

Distance: 240 km

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Train
Flight

£53

Average Price

Cheapest

£95

Average Price

£169

Average Price

6h 5m

Average total duration

5h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 3m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Reading to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 21 July
Last updated at 15:18
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX540
On time
03:20 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h00
11:20 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX210 · NX12104:55 Reading, Blagrave Street
7h20
12:15 Manchester, Coach Station2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX210 · NX590
On time
06:41 Reading, Blagrave Street
7h19
14:00 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX210 · NX120
On time
07:21 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h04
15:25 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX210 · NX12108:05 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h35
16:40 Manchester, Coach Station2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX035 · NX540
On time
08:45 Reading, Blagrave Street
9h15
18:00 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX025 · NX540
On time
08:45 Reading, Blagrave Street
9h15
18:00 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX540
On time
10:05 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h15
18:20 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX030 · NX540
On time
10:05 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h15
18:20 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX210 · NX120
On time
10:45 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h45
19:30 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX540
On time
11:25 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h55
20:20 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX210 · NX120
On time
12:45 Reading, Blagrave Street
7h55
20:40 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX210 · NX120
On time
14:05 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h05
22:10 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX025 · NX540
On time
14:44 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h41
23:25 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressRRRA1 · NX032 · NX540
On time
14:44 Reading, Blagrave Street
8h41
23:25 Manchester, Coach Station
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Reading to Manchester

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Buses from Reading to Manchester run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
240 km
Average bus duration
5h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£19
Buses per day
15
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
6h 50m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Reading to Manchester

Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets from Reading to Manchester from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Reading - Manchester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FAQs: Reading to Manchester coach

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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Manchester

Reading
Manchester
The major coach station for departures in Reading is Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) for your trip from Reading to Manchester.
Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE)
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The major coach station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange for your trip to Manchester from Reading.
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Amenities at bus station
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
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Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
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Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
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WCWC
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
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