There are 5 ways to get from London 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Shudehill Interchange
3 alternative options
Train via Leeds
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Take the train from London Kings Cross to Leeds
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Take the train from Leeds to Todmorden
Drive
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Drive from London Paddington to Rossendale
Fly, train, line 7 bus
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN)
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Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Todmorden
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Take the line 7 bus from Todmorden, Rochdale Road to Waterfoot, Turning Circle
London to Rossendale by train and bus
The journey time between London and Rossendale is around 4h 53m and covers a distance of around 227 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 15m. Operated by LNER, Northern Rail and Rossendale Transport, the London to Rossendale service departs from London Kings Cross and arrives in Waterfoot, Turning Circle. Typically 40 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Rossendale is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 38m.
The quickest way to get from London to Rossendale is to train which costs £100 - £290 and takes 3h 8m.
The distance between London and Rossendale is 176 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.
The best way to get from London to Rossendale without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £100 - £290.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from London to Rossendale, including transfers.
The best way to get from London to Rossendale is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £100 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 38m.
The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Rossendale is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from London to Rossendale.
British Airways offers flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport.
There are 268+ hotels available in Rossendale. Prices start at £75 per night.
- Distance: 176.4 miles
- Duration: 3h 8m
What companies run services between London, England and Rossendale, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65 - £240 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £7 - £23 and the journey takes 5h 20m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £320
- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65 - £240
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- £65 - £90
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £170 - £240
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from London Kings Cross to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24 - £210
- Website
- lner.co.uk
- Advance Single
- £24 - £35
- Anytime Day Single
- £90 - £130
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £140 - £210
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Todmorden
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12 - £21
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £12 - £15
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £15 - £21
Train from Manchester Victoria to Todmorden
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8 - £14
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £8 - £11
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £10 - £14
- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Manchester Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7 - £23
- Website
- Megabus UK
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14 - £18
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 01706 390520
- getintouch@rossobus.com
- Website
- rossobus.com
Bus from Todmorden, Rochdale Road to Waterfoot, Turning Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Rossendale Transport
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