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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester PiccadillytrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbusX43
    1h 37m
  2. Drive 39.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Rossendalecar39.5 mi
    53 min
    £10–14
  3. Train, tram, line 481 bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram
    3. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Cliffe Cottagebus481 / ...
    2h 4m
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Rossendaletaxi39.5 mi
    53 min
    £80–100
  5. Train, line 2 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to Shudehill Interchangebus2
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Vale Mill CourtbusX41
    2h 13m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield 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 train from Macclesfield to Cliffe Cottage via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Bury, and Bury Interchange in around 2h 4m.

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