The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Bacup takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Bacup. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Bacup. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Bacup at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Bacup? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Bus station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Bacup bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Bacup bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus station.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Bacup is 77.7 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Market Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 2h 49m.