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 £35 - £75 and takes 7h 39m.

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 48m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bacup?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Market Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Reading to Bacup?

The distance between Reading and Bacup is 204 miles. The road distance is 201 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 17m and costs £27 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Reading to Bacup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bacup bus from?

Reading to Bacup bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Train or bus from Reading to Bacup?

The best way to get from Reading to Bacup is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £27 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Reading to Bacup bus arrive?

Reading to Bacup bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Bacup is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Reading to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 2374+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 17m
£28–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchange
7h 39m
£39–72
Drive 199.9 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Bacup199.9 mi
3h 48m
£49–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train, line 464 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdale
4. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Market Street
5h 15m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train, line 464 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdale
4. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Market Street
4h 55m

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

112Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 203.1 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £24–270 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Market Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Newhall St, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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