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 18m.

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, Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

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 Town Centre and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Reading?

The distance between Rochdale and Reading is 197 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 tram and train which takes 5h 13m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Reading train from?

Rochdale to Reading train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Rochdale Town Centre station.

Where does the Rochdale to Reading bus arrive?

Rochdale to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Rochdale to Reading train arrive?

Rochdale to Reading train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at St Peter's Square 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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Rochdale to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

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

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 13m
£100–146
Drive 188.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochdale to Readingcar 188.5 mi
3h 50m
£47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk980 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 18m
£49–72
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 24m
£76–300
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 40m
£100–229
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 52m
£110–397

Rochdale to Reading by tram, foot, and train

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Distance: 195.4 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 18m.

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