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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Rossendale is to bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Rossendale is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Rossendale station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Bus station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Rossendale. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Rossendale?

The distance between Rotherham and Rossendale is 67 miles. The road distance is 58.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Rossendale without a car is to train and bus via Sheffield which takes 2h 34m and costs £17 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Rotherham to Rossendale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Rossendale bus from?

Rotherham to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Rossendale train from?

Rotherham to Rossendale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Rossendale?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Rossendale is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs £10 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Rotherham to Rossendale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotherham to Rossendale train arrive?

Rotherham to Rossendale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Rossendale?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Rossendale is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Rotherham to Rossendale.

Where can I stay near Rossendale?

There are 3025+ hotels available in Rossendale.

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

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

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Train, bus via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus X43
2h 34m
£18–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus X43
3h 38m
£10–14
Drive 58.1 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Rossendalecar 58.1 mi
1h 19m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 20m
£26–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Meadowhall to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Vale Mill Courtbus X41
3h 53m

Rotherham to Rossendale by train, tram, and bus

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Distance: 66.2 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Bus station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotherham Central to Asda via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Railway Station in around 3h 20m.

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