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

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There are 6 ways to get from Congleton to Rossendale by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus bus X43
    1h 41m
    £12–21

  2. Drive  44.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Congleton to Rossendalecar car 44.1 mi
    1h 11m
    £11–16

  3. Line 38 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbus bus X43
    2h 12m
    £13–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Congleton to Rossendaletaxi taxi 44.1 mi
    1h 11m
    £190–230

  5. Line 38 bus, train, tram, line 481 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram tram
    4. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Cliffe Cottagebus bus 481 / ...
    2h 19m
    £14–23

  6. Line 38 bus, train, line 2 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 38
    2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 2
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Vale Mill Courtbus bus X41
    2h 41m

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  • Distance: 43.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Congleton to Rossendale. 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 take a bus from Bus Station to Bus station via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Station, and Printworks in around 2h 12m.

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