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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Rossendale is to bus which costs £16 - £23 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Rossendale is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Rossendale station. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Rossendale. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bury via Sheffield and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Leicester to Rossendale?

The distance between Leicester and Rossendale is 123 miles. The road distance is 108.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Rossendale without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Leicester to Rossendale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Rossendale bus from?

Leicester to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Rossendale train from?

Leicester to Rossendale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Where does the Leicester to Rossendale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Rossendale train arrive?

Leicester to Rossendale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Rossendale?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Rossendale is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Leicester to Rossendale.

Where can I stay near Rossendale?

There are 3008+ hotels available in Rossendale.

Leicester to Rossendale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Rossendale by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus X43
3h 38m
£41–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
4h 43m
£16–22
Drive 108.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Rossendalecar 108.2 mi
2h 34m
£28–40
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram
3h 57m
£48–76
Bus via Rochdale Interchange
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Co-op Livebus Mc4
6h 25m
£22–31

Leicester to Rossendale by bus

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 122.8 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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