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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Rossendale is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £25 - £45 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Rossendale is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Rossendale station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Rossendale. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Accrington via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Rossendale?

The distance between Glasgow and Rossendale is 214 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Rossendale without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Glasgow to Rossendale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Rossendale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Rossendale train from?

Glasgow to Rossendale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Rossendale?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Rossendale is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Glasgow to Rossendale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glasgow to Rossendale train arrive?

Glasgow to Rossendale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Rossendale?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Rossendale is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Glasgow to Rossendale.

Where can I stay near Rossendale?

There are 3089+ hotels available in Rossendale.

Glasgow to Rossendale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Rossendale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 44m
£63–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 51m
£25–45
Drive 193.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Rossendalecar 193.6 mi
3h 40m
£48–69
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 2m
£52–152
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 51m
£25–45
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 12m
£60–173
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
7h 50m
£59–146
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 6m
£65–168

Glasgow to Rossendale by train and bus

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.3 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Rossendale, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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