Facts about the transport from Manchester to Reading
| Cheapest Transport | $14 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h |
| Earliest Departure | 3:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 12 |
| Distance | 246 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | British Airways, Megabus |
Manchester to Reading
Best Options
$15
$25
Other Options
Transportation from Manchester to Reading
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Buses$ 13.90
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Flights$ 65.71
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Manchester
To Manchester
From Reading
Popular Routes in UK
How to get from Manchester to Reading
Travelling between Manchester and Reading 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 24.42 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 14.07.
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Reading?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Manchester and Reading depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Manchester and Reading. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 55m to reach Reading.
How much does it cost to get from Manchester to Reading?
Travelling between Manchester and Reading can be as cheap as USD 14.07 if you opt for a Megabus bus and as expensive as USD 24.42 if you buy a Megabus 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 Manchester and Reading ?
- 12 from Manchester to Reading starting from 03:30 Manchester Shudehill until 20:50 MAN Airport Bus Stop
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Manchester to Reading.
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 Manchester to Reading, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 65.71.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 Manchester and Reading
British Airways
Bus
Travelling from Manchester to Reading 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 Manchester and Reading
Megabus
What is the most popular transport to get from Manchester to Reading?
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