The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Rossendale takes 2h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Rossendale. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Rossendale at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Rossendale. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Rossendale station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus station.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Rossendale is 75.9 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Bus station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 26m.