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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Rawtenstall is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Rawtenstall is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Rawtenstall?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Rawtenstall station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bus station via London Heathrow Airport and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Rawtenstall?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Rawtenstall. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bury via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Reading to Rawtenstall?

The distance between Reading and Rawtenstall is 199 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Rawtenstall without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £100 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Reading to Rawtenstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Rawtenstall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Rawtenstall train from?

Reading to Rawtenstall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Rawtenstall?

The best way to get from Reading to Rawtenstall is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £100 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Reading to Rawtenstall bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Rawtenstall train arrive?

Reading to Rawtenstall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Reading to Rawtenstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Rawtenstall is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Reading to Rawtenstall.

Where can I stay near Rawtenstall?

There are 2414+ hotels available in Rawtenstall.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 43m
£102–140
Drive 195.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Rawtenstallcar 195.9 mi
3h 45m
£49–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 34m
£63–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbus
4h 40m
£70–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
8h 5m
£50–71
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbus
4h 36m
£100–221

Reading to Rawtenstall by train, tram, and bus

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Distance: 197.7 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bus station via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 5m.

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