Reading to Manchester

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Reading to Manchester Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	Megabus	Standard AC	13:05	17:15	$50.16
Bus	Megabus	Standard AC	13:05	17:50	$43.26
Bus	Megabus	Standard AC	16:35	20:45	$50.16
Bus	Megabus	Standard AC	16:35	21:20	$43.26

How to get from Reading to Manchester

Travelling between Reading and Manchester is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 48.96 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.03.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Manchester?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between Reading and Manchester depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Reading and Manchester. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 18h 5m to reach Manchester.

How much does it cost to get from Reading to Manchester?

Travelling between Reading and Manchester can be as cheap as USD 17.03 if you opt for a Megabus bus and as expensive as USD 48.96 if you buy a National Express Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Reading and Manchester ?

46 from Reading to Manchester starting from 01:05 Reading North Interchange until 22:35 Reading North Interchange

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Reading to Manchester.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Reading to Manchester, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 73.03.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Reading and Manchester

British Airways

Bus

Travelling from Reading to Manchester overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Reading and Manchester

Megabus, National Express

What is the most popular transport to get from Reading to Manchester?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Reading to Manchester

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Reading to Manchester