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Bristol to Rossendale buses

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The average bus between Bristol and Rossendale takes 5h 49m and the fastest bus takes 4h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Rossendale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 49m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071

4h 50m

£19–35

Bristol to Rossendale bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Bristol and Rossendale. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rossendale at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

2:05 PM → 7:08 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 6:38 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:08 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:08 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:08 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:08 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:27 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:07 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:12 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:42 PM
5h 22m • 1 change

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