What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rossendale?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Rossendale is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Rossendale?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Rossendale is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Rossendale station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bus station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Rossendale. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bury via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Bristol to Rossendale?

The distance between Bristol and Rossendale is 188 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Rossendale without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Rossendale without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £95 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Rossendale?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Bristol to Rossendale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rossendale bus from?

Bristol to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Rossendale train from?

Bristol to Rossendale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Rossendale?

The best way to get from Bristol to Rossendale is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Bristol to Rossendale bus arrive?

Bristol to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Rossendale train arrive?

Bristol to Rossendale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Rossendale?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Rossendale is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Bristol to Rossendale.

Where can I stay near Rossendale?

There are 3057+ hotels available in Rossendale.

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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Rossendale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 37m
£97–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
4h 59m
£21–31
Drive 185.7 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Rossendalecar 185.7 mi
3h 14m
£46–66
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 19m
£54–143
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway K14bus 202 / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 14m
£71–129
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 1m
£112–257

Bristol to Rossendale by train, tram, and bus

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Distance: 187 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Rossendale, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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