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

The cheapest way to get from Rossendale to Reading is to bus which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 2m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Rossendale and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Rossendale station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Rossendale and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Rossendale to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Reading via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Rossendale to Reading?

The distance between Rossendale and Reading is 198 miles. The road distance is 198.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rossendale to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Rossendale to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Reading bus from?

Rossendale to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Rossendale to Reading?

The best way to get from Rossendale to Reading is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Rossendale to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rossendale to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rossendale to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Rossendale to Reading is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Rossendale to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 18m
£101–148
Drive 197.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rossendale to Readingcar 197.4 mi
3h 50m
£49–71
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 2m
£50–73
Bus, tram, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Stanhope Avenuebus
2. Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 32m
£76–301
Bus, tram, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Stanhope Avenuebus
2. Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 49m
£100–230

Rossendale to Reading by bus, tram, and train

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Distance: 196.6 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

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

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