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How to get fromShrewsbury to Rawtenstallby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Rawtenstall by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Shudehill Interchange

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus bus X43
    2h 18m

  2. Drive 82.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Rawtenstallcar car 82.8 mi
    1h 44m
    £21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus stationbus bus X43
    3h 3m

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Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Rawtenstall.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 81.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Rawtenstall, England?

There is no direct connection from Shrewsbury to Rawtenstall. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Shudehill, walk to Shudehill Interchange, then take the bus to Bus station. Alternatively, you can drive from Shrewsbury to Rawtenstall in around 1h 44m.

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