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

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram tram Pink Line
    5h 5m
    £101–142

  2. Drive 200.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Bacupcar car 200.1 mi
    3h 54m
    £49–70

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 7m
    £74–126

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train, line 7 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 Todmordentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Todmorden Bus Station to Yorkshire Streetbus bus
    5h 24m

  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 21m

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

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Bacup. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to St Peter's Square, take the vehicle to Rochdale Town Centre, walk to Rochdale Interchange, then take the line 464 bus to Market Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Market Street via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Rochdale Town Centre, and Rochdale Interchange in around 6h 7m.

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