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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Reading is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Reading. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Reading via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Reading?

The distance between Rochdale and Reading is 192 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £95 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Rochdale to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochdale to Reading?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Reading is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester Central Coach Station, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Rochdale to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rochdale to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochdale to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Reading is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Rochdale to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochdale to Reading?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 33m
£95–140
Drive 188.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochdale to Readingcar 188.5 mi
3h 50m
£47–67
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 49m
£62–123
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 25m
£74–300
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
8h 10m
£49–73
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 39m
£98–224
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 48m
£109–391

Rochdale to Reading by train and tram

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Distance: 190.5 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Reading RailAir via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 49m.

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