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How to get fromReading to Bacupby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 6m
    £25–183
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus bus X40
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    8h 43m
    £25–74
  3. Drive 200.3 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Bacupcar car 200.3 mi
    3h 50m
    £49–71
  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train, line 7 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Todmordentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Todmorden Bus Station to Yorkshire Streetbus bus
    6h 1m
  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train, line 7 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Todmordentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Todmorden Bus Station to Yorkshire Streetbus bus
    5h 40m

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

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £21–180 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station 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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