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How to get fromExeter to Rossendaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Rossendale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 31m
    £103–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    7h 45m
    £32–53

  3. Drive  256.6 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Rossendalecar car 256.6 mi
    4h 23m
    £64–92

  4. Fly from Exeter

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    7h 8m
    £83–202

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 16m
    £109–183

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    9h 32m
    £44–71

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    6h 35m
    £145–413

Exeter to Rossendale by train, tram, and bus

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bus station via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Shudehill, and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Bus station via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 45m.

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