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

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There are 4 ways to get from Widnes to Rossendale by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 30 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Lea Green Interchangebus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbus bus X43
    2h 15m

  2. Drive  41.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Widnes to Rossendalecar car 41.2 mi
    46 min
    £11–15

  3. Train, tram, line 481 bus

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the tram from Victoria to Burytram tram
    3. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Pilgrim Gardensbus bus 481 / ...
    2h 35m
    £19–37

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Rossendaletaxi taxi 41.2 mi
    46 min
    £180–220

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  • Distance: 44.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Widnes to Rossendale. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Lea Green Interchange, walk to Lea Green, take the train to Manchester Victoria, walk to Printworks, then take the bus to Bus station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Runcorn to Pilgrim Gardens via Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Bury, and Bury Interchange in around 2h 35m.

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