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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Reading (University) Christchurch Green | Shudehill | No tags | |||||
 | Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd | Shudehill | No tags | |||||
| Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd | Shudehill | No tags | |||||
| Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd | Shudehill | No tags | |||||
| Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd | Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN) | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average PriceUS$24 - US$94 | Average Duration8h 25m | 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
| Average PriceUS$36 - US$365 | Average Duration3h 14m | 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | |||
Carpool | Average PriceUS$25 - US$41 | Average Duration3h 10m | 10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends carpooling from Reading to ManchesterAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Reading to Manchester: Trip Overview
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What is the distance between Reading and Manchester?
The distance covered from Reading to Manchester is 242 km (150 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reading to Manchester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Mereoak P&R, in Reading, and end it at Shudehill, in Manchester.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Reading to Manchester was searched and found on Oct 2, 2025 with a price of US$22To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reading to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$22 to US$56 for a bus ticket from Reading to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$22 which is on 2025-10-02.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Reading to Manchester.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Reading to Manchester.
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 Reading to Manchester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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