The average bus between University of Reading and Manchester takes 6h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from University of Reading to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between University of Reading and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from University of Reading is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Three Tuns and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from University of Reading to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Reading to Manchester. However, there are services departing from University of Reading station and arriving at Manchester station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
University of Reading to Manchester bus services, operated by Reading Buses, depart from Winnersh Triangle Rail Station.
University of Reading to Manchester bus services, operated by Reading Buses, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between University of Reading and Manchester is 243.2 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a vehicle from University of Reading to Manchester Central Coach Station via Three Tuns, Cavendish Gardens, Winnersh Triangle Rail Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 45m.