The average bus between Read and Manchester takes 2h 10m and the fastest bus takes 1h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Read 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 twice daily between Read and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Read is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 18m • 1 change
1h 48m • 1 change
2h 13m • 1 change
2h 13m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Read 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 Read to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Campbell Street station and arriving at Printworks station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Read to Manchester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Campbell Street station.
Read to Manchester bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Printworks station.
The distance between Read and Manchester is 37.3 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a bus from Campbell Street to Printworks via Bus Station in around 2h 2m.