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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Rossendale is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Rossendale is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Rossendale station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Bus station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Rossendale. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Rossendale?

The distance between Sunderland and Rossendale is 147 miles. The road distance is 110.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Rossendale without a car is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which takes 4h 10m and costs £15 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Sunderland to Rossendale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Rossendale bus from?

Sunderland to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Rossendale train from?

Sunderland to Rossendale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Rossendale?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Rossendale is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which takes 4h 10m and costs £15 - £25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Sunderland to Rossendale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Rossendale train arrive?

Sunderland to Rossendale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Rossendale?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Rossendale is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Sunderland to Rossendale.

Where can I stay near Rossendale?

There are 3070+ hotels available in Rossendale.

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

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Bus via Shudehill Interchange
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1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
4h 10m
£15–25
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 24m
£55–115
Drive 110 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Rossendalecar 110 mi
2h 30m
£27–39
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Todmordentrain Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
5h 42m
£49–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus stationbus X43
5h 59m

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Distance: 146.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–25 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunderland to Asda via Newcastle, Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Railway Station in around 4h 24m.

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