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How to get fromDerby to Rossendaleby train, bus, tram, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Rossendale by train, bus, tram, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus bus X43
    2h 39m
    £32–57

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Tp
    2. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    4. Take the tram from Manchester Airport to Shudehilltram tram
    5. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus bus X43
    6h 33m
    £17–21

  3. Drive  78.1 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Rossendalecar car 78.1 mi
    1h 58m
    £20–29

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus bus 9.1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 36m
    £40–60

Derby to Rossendale by train, tram, and bus

Calendar342Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Rossendale. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Shudehill, walk to Shudehill Interchange, then take the bus to Bus station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus station via Interchange, Market Place, Manchester Airport The Station, Manchester Airport, Shudehill, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 33m.

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