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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Rossendale is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Rossendale is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Rossendale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rossendale station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus station via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Rossendale?

The distance between Cardiff and Rossendale is 188 miles. The road distance is 191.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rossendale without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Cardiff to Rossendale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Rossendale bus from?

Cardiff to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Rossendale?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Rossendale is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Rossendale bus arrive?

Cardiff to Rossendale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Rossendale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Rossendale is 191 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Rossendale.

Where can I stay near Rossendale?

There are 2972+ hotels available in Rossendale.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 21m
£51–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 5m
£13–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
6h 29m
£30–108
Drive 190 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Rossendalecar 190 mi
4h 3m
£47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 51m
£65–169

Cardiff to Rossendale by train, tram, and bus

120Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Rossendale.

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Distance: 186.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rossendale, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus station via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 5m.

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