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

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There are 6 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
    £25–267

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980
    7h 46m
    £44–78

  3. Drive 199.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Bacupcar car 199.9 mi
    3h 50m
    £49–71

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train, line 464 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Market Streetbus bus
    5h 4m

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    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
    £25–78

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train, line 464 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 Rochdaletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Market Streetbus bus
    4h 49m

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

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Market Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 46m.

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