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

The cheapest way to get from Rossendale to Reading is to bus which costs £50 - £70 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rossendale to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Rossendale and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Rossendale station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Rossendale and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Rossendale to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Rossendale to Reading?

The distance between Rossendale and Reading is 198 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rossendale to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Rossendale to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Reading bus from?

Rossendale to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Reading train from?

Rossendale to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Rossendale to Reading?

The best way to get from Rossendale to Reading is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester Central Coach Station, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Rossendale to Reading bus arrive?

Rossendale to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Rossendale to Reading train arrive?

Rossendale to Reading train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Rossendale to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Rossendale to Reading is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Rossendale to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Reading.

Rossendale to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rossendale to Reading by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 13m
£86–128
Drive 197.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rossendale to Readingcar 197.4 mi
3h 50m
£49–71
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 33m
£57–84
Bus, tram, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Stanhope Avenuebus
2. Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 28m
£75–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk980
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 54m
£50–69
Bus, tram, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Stanhope Avenuebus
2. Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 44m
£97–222

Rossendale to Reading by bus, tram, and train

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Distance: 196.6 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus station to Reading RailAir via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 33m.

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