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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Rossendale is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Rossendale is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Rossendale station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Bus station via Charlotte Street and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Penrith to Rossendale?

The distance between Penrith and Rossendale is 102 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Rossendale without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Penrith to Rossendale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Rossendale bus from?

Penrith to Rossendale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where does the Penrith to Rossendale bus arrive?

Penrith to Rossendale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Rossendale?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Rossendale is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Penrith to Rossendale.

Where can I stay near Rossendale?

There are 3035+ hotels available in Rossendale.

Penrith to Rossendale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 481 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Rossendale by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Asdabus X43
2h 41m
£31–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbus X43
3h 44m
£19–28
Drive 80.9 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Rossendalecar 80.9 mi
1h 46m
£21–30
Train, line 481 bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain
3. Take the bus from Interchange to St Mary's Chambersbus 481
2h 46m
£28–49

Penrith to Rossendale by train and bus

124Weekly Services

2h 41mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 101.2 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Rail Station to Bus station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Printworks in around 3h 44m.

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