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

From Manchester Airport to Bacup by bus and light rail

To get from Manchester Airport to Bacup in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the NAVY LINE light rail from Manchester Airport (Manchester Metrolink) station to St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X43 bus and finally take the 464 bus from Rawtenstall station to Lee Mill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
Bus - X43X43
Bus - 464464
Walk to Bacup
Leaves from Manchester Airport (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Manchester Airport (Manchester Metrolink)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
    Wait for light rail
    NAVY LINE
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sg)
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rawtenstall
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 464464
    Wait for bus
    464
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Mill
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bacup
    Walk to
    Bacup
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Manchester Airport to Bacup by bus

To get from Manchester Airport to Bacup in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Manchester Airport the Station station to Charlotte Street (Stop Ck) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X43 bus and finally take the 464 bus from Rawtenstall station to Lee Mill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - X43X43
Bus - 464464
Walk to Bacup
Leaves from Manchester Airport the Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manchester Airport the Station
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charlotte Street (Stop Ck)
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop Ez)
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rawtenstall
    44 min
  • 7
    Bus - 464464
    Wait for bus
    464
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Mill
    13 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 Airport to Bacup

The distance between Manchester Airport, North West and Bacup, North West is approximately 55.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manchester Airport 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.

Public transport stations close to Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport is located at Manchester Airport, North West and the nearest public transport station is Manchester Airport the Station.

Bus stations close to Manchester Airport:

  • Manchester Airport the Station
  • East Road
  • Hilary Road

Public transport stations close to Bacup, North West

Bacup is located at Bacup, North West and the nearest public transport station is Park Road.

Bus stations close to Bacup:

  • Park Road
  • Suttons
  • Stubylee Bridge

Related Routes

From Manchester Airport to Bacup by bus

To get from Manchester Airport to Bacup in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 43 bus from Manchester Airport the Station station to Charlotte Street (Stop Ck) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X43 bus and finally take the 464 bus from Rawtenstall station to Lee Mill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Bus - X43X43
Bus - 464464
Walk to Bacup
Leaves from Manchester Airport the Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manchester Airport the Station
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charlotte Street (Stop Ck)
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop Ez)
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rawtenstall
    44 min
  • 7
    Bus - 464464
    Wait for bus
    464
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Mill
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bacup
    Walk to
    Bacup
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line NAVY LINE, Bus line X43, Bus line 464.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manchester Airport to Bacup?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line X43, Bus line 464.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Manchester Airport to Bacup?

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

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

    The total travel time between Manchester Airport in Manchester and Bacup in North West by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the NAVY LINE light rail from the Manchester Airport (Manchester Metrolink) station near Manchester Airport in Manchester.

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

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