What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Bacup?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bacup is to bus which costs £23 - £75 and takes 8h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Bacup?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bacup is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

How far is it from Reading to Bacup?

The distance between Reading and Bacup is 204 miles. The road distance is 201.5 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Bacup without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Bacup without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £24 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Bacup?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Reading to Bacup, including transfers.

Train or bus from Reading to Bacup?

The best way to get from Reading to Bacup is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £24 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £75 and takes 8h 43m.

Can I drive from Reading to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bacup is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Reading to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Bacup.

Reading to Bacup - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Bacup by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 5m
£25–269
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forbury Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
8h 43m
£24–73
Drive 200.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Bacupcar 200.3 mi
3h 50m
£49–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train, line 464 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
4. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Market Streetbus
5h 17m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train, line 464 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
4. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Market Streetbus
4h 56m

Reading to Bacup by train, foot, tram, and bus

110Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.2 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Bacup, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £21–270 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forbury Road to Market Street via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Rochdale Town Centre, and Rochdale Interchange in around 8h 43m.

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