What is the travel distance from Manchester to Reading?

Manchester and Reading are 150 miles (242 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Reading?

The majority of buses traveling from Manchester to Reading start their journey at Shudehill and wind up at Mereoak P&R. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Manchester to Reading from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Manchester to Reading on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Shudehill	4h 45m	1:35pm	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	4h 10m	10:05am	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Shudehill	4h 45m	1:35pm	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	4h 10m	1:35pm	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Shudehill	4h 45m	10:05am	Reading Bagnall Way/ Station Rd	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

150 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $80	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $214	Average Duration3h 16m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $30	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Reading?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
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B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4276 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $47

Megabus Manchester Reading recent customer reviews

Seat wasn’t comfortable and bus was very cold hope no heaters inside

Shameem B.

April 1, 2024

Great experience, polite staff

Michelle L.

May 3, 2023

Adequate and Expected

Dom R.

November 7, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Reading by bus

What is the travel distance from Manchester to Reading?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$48

11/22

$21

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11/24

$23

11/25

$21

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$23

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$23

11/28

$29

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Reading was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $82 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-25.