The average bus between Prestwich and Reading takes 7h 44m and the fastest bus takes 6h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prestwich 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Prestwich and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Prestwich to Reading? 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 Prestwich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Prestwich station and arriving at Reading station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Prestwich to Reading bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Prestwich to Reading bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Prestwich and Reading is 247.4 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 27m.