The average bus between Sale and Rawtenstall takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 34m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Sale to Rawtenstall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Sale and Rawtenstall. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sale is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Rawtenstall at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 53m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Sale to Rawtenstall? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Rawtenstall. However, there are services departing from Sale Metrolink Stop station and arriving at Bus station via Printworks station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Sale to Rawtenstall bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Sale Metrolink Stop station.
Sale to Rawtenstall bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus station.
The distance between Sale and Rawtenstall is 30.8 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from Sale Metrolink Stop to Bus station via Printworks in around 1h 52m.