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 £27 - £40 and takes 4h 55m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Rossendale?

The distance between Glasgow and Rossendale is 216 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 and line 481 bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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.

Bus or fly from Glasgow to Rossendale?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Rossendale is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Glasgow to Rossendale bus arrive?

Glasgow to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 3035+ hotels available in Rossendale.

Glasgow to Rossendale - 8 ways to travel via train, line 481 bus, bus, and car

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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, line 481 bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to St Mary's Chambersbus 481
4h 17m
£51–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 55m
£27–39
Drive 193.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Rossendalecar 193.6 mi
3h 40m
£49–70
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 1m
£54–164
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 55m
£27–39
Fly to Liverpool, train, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbus
6h 51m
£62–171
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 59m
£65–166
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 9m
£62–151

Glasgow to Rossendale by train and bus

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4h 17mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, easyJet, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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