What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Read?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Read is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Read?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Read is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Read?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Read. However, there are services departing from Printworks and arriving at Constitutional Club via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Read?

The distance between Manchester and Read is 42 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Read without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Read without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Read?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Manchester to Read, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Read bus from?

Manchester to Read bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.

Where does the Manchester to Read bus arrive?

Manchester to Read bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Read?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Read is 27 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Manchester to Read.

Where can I stay near Read?

There are 989+ hotels available in Read.

Manchester to Read - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Read by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to ClitheroeRochdale - Clitheroe / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Campbell StreetM2
1h 55m
Drive 26.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Read26.5 mi
33 min
£7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus StationX43
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Constitutional ClubM2 / ...
1h 55m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Read26.5 mi
33 min
£55–70

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 42 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Printworks to Constitutional Club via Bus Station in around 1h 55m.

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