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How to get fromMacclesfield to Rossendaleby train, bus, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 2 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Printworksbus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbus bus X43
    1h 53m
    £11–18

  2. Drive  39.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Rossendalecar car 39.5 mi
    54 min
    £10–15

  3. Train, tram, line 481 bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram tram
    3. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Pilgrim Gardensbus bus 481 / ...
    2h 1m
    £12–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Rossendaletaxi taxi 39.5 mi
    54 min
    £80–100

  5. Train, line 2 bus, bus via Vale Mill Court

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 2
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Vale Mill Courtbus bus X41
    2h 32m

Macclesfield to Rossendale by train and bus

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Rossendale. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, take the line 2 bus to Printworks, then take the bus to Bus station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Pilgrim Gardens via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Bury, and Bury Interchange in around 2h 1m.

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