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How to get fromCarnforth to Rossendaleby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dale Streetbus464
    1h 51m
  2. Drive 49.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carnforth to Rossendalecar49.3 mi
    58 min
    £13–18
  3. Train, line 481 bus

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Prestontrain
    2. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Andrew Avenuebus481
    2h 24m
  4. Train, line 59 bus, line 481 bus

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Prestontrain
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Blackburn Hospitalbus59
    3. Take the bus from Royal Blackburn Hospital to Magistrates Courtbus481
    2h 36m
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carnforth to Rossendaletaxi49.3 mi
    58 min
    £100–130

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Carnforth to Rossendale. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Accrington, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Dale Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Andrew Avenue via Preston, Blackburn, and Interchange in around 2h 24m.

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