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Bus from Salford to Rossendale: Journey Information
There are 42 intercity buses per day from Salford to Rossendale. Travelling by bus from Salford to Rossendale usually takes around 36 minutes, but the fastest Witchway bus can make the trip in 28 minutes.
- Distance
- 15 mi (24 km)
- Shortest duration
- 28m
- Cheapest price
- $5.49
- Trips per day
- 42
- Most frequent service
- Witchway
- Bus lines
- 1
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Salford to Rossendale Bus Schedule

There are several bus options that can take you from Salford to Rossendale:
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What bus companies travel from Salford to Rossendale?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Salford to Rossendale. Witchway connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witchway | 42 | 36m | $5.53 |
Book Witchway from Salford to Rossendale from $5.49. There are 42 trips per day offered by Witchway from Salford to Rossendale and you can expect on average to pay $5.53 for a Witchway ticket to Rossendale. In Salford, Witchway departs to Rossendale from Higher Broughton Gt Cheetham St. In Rossendale, Witchway arrives at Rawtenstall Bus Station.
An average trip on Witchway from Salford to Rossendale takes 36 minutes, while the fastest available Witchway trip will get you to Rossendale in 28 minutes.
On weekends, Witchway offers 39 trips per day. A one way ticket costs $5.49 for a weekend trip to Rossendale.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Salford to Rossendale
There are 42 scheduled buses that travel from Salford to Rossendale every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Salford to Rossendale without transferring.
Trips per day
42
Direct trips
42
The bus takes an average of 36 minutes to cover the 24 kilometres from Salford to Rossendale. However, the fastest bus only takes 28 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
15
Distance (km)
24
The first bus leaves at 12:11 a.m. and the last bus leaves at 11:42 p.m. To see the times for all buses from Salford to Rossendale, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
12:11am
Latest bus
11:42pm
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travellers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Rossendale. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, travelling mid-week is your best bet.
Most crowded
Saturday
Least crowded
Wednesday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Salford?
Main departure station: Higher Broughton Gt Cheetham St
Most buses depart from the main station in Salford.
All bus stations in Salford:
- Higher Broughton Gt Cheetham St
Where does the bus arrive in Rossendale?
Main arrival station: Rawtenstall Bus Station
All buses from Salford arrive at one main station in Rossendale.
All bus stations in Rossendale:
- Rawtenstall Bus Station
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