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Manchester to Reading buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Reading takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 22m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk980 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
6h 14m
£48–68

Manchester to Reading bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 227.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Reading RailAir via London Heathrow Airport and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 14m.

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