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Busbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to ReadingAmong 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 $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Reading was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $23To 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 $23 to $66 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 $23 which is on 2025-09-30.
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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.
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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.
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