How to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup by bus and light rail?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup - Light Rail Timetable

The BLUE LINE light rail from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup runs from 05:48 to 23:48, with departures every 15 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 34 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup by bus and light rail

To get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X43 bus and finally take the 464 bus from Rawtenstall Bus Station station to Lee Mill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Manchester Piccadilly Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Bacup on the Moovit app.

94min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - X43X43
Bus - 464464
Walk to Bacup
Leaves from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink)
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shudehill Interchange
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rawtenstall Bus Station
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - 464464
    Wait for bus
    464
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Mill
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bacup
    Walk to
    Bacup
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station, North West and Bacup, North West is approximately 35.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail timetable from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup

To check the bus and light rail timetable from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Manchester Piccadilly Station) and destination (Bacup), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Light Rail line BLUE LINE, Bus line X43, Bus line 464.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Bacup?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup?

    The BLUE LINE light rail line goes from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station near Manchester Piccadilly Station in Manchester to Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) station near Bacup in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Bacup by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Manchester Piccadilly Station in Manchester and Bacup in North West by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Manchester Piccadilly Station to get to Bacup?

    Get on the BLUE LINE light rail from the Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station near Manchester Piccadilly Station in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Bacup?

    Get off the light rail at the Shudehill (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to Bacup in North West.

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