Cheap coach tickets from Rossendale to Manchester

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Coach from Rossendale to Manchester: Journey Information

There are 13 intercity coaches per day from Rossendale to Manchester. Travelling by coach from Rossendale to Manchester usually takes around 51 minutes, but the fastest Witchway coach can make the trip in 40 minutes.

Distance: 16 mi (25 km)
Shortest duration: 40m
Cheapest price: £2.91
Trips per day: 13
Most frequent service: Witchway
Coach lines: 1

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Rossendale to Manchester Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Rossendale to Manchester:

Witchway: 13 daily coaches from £3

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Price trends for coaches from Rossendale to Manchester

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What coach companies travel from Rossendale to Manchester?

There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Rossendale to Manchester. Witchway connects the two cities by coach, it offers multiple scheduled coaches per day for you to choose from.

Coach	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
Witchway	13	51m	£2.93

Book Witchway from Rossendale to Manchester from £2.91. There are 13 trips per day offered by Witchway from Rossendale to Manchester and you can expect on average to pay £2.93 for a Witchway ticket to Manchester. In Rossendale, Witchway departs to Manchester from Rawtenstall Bus Station. In Manchester, Witchway arrives at Manchester Coach Station.
An average trip on Witchway from Rossendale to Manchester takes 51 minutes, while the fastest available Witchway trip will get you to Manchester in 40 minutes.
At weekends, Witchway offers 30 trips per day. A single ticket costs £2.91 for a weekend trip to Manchester.

Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Rossendale to Manchester

There are 13 scheduled coaches that travel from Rossendale to Manchester every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Rossendale to Manchester without transferring.

Trips per day

Direct trips

The coach takes an average of 51 minutes to cover the 16 miles from Rossendale to Manchester. However, the fastest coach only takes 40 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Distance (mi)

Distance (km)

The first coach leaves at 6:17 and the last coach leaves at 21:34. To see the times for all coaches from Rossendale to Manchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

Earliest coach

6:17am

Latest coach

9:34pm

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travellers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Manchester. 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, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

Most crowded

Saturday

Least crowded

Thursday

City Information

Manchester

Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as “The Capital of the North,” Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.

Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.

And if you really are only here for the football, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.

With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Rossendale?

Main departure station: Rawtenstall Bus Station

Most coaches depart from the main station in Rossendale.

All coach stations in Rossendale:

Rawtenstall Bus Station

Where does the coach arrive in Manchester?

Main arrival station: Manchester Coach Station

A short walk from the city centre, Manchester Coach Station is located on Chorlton Street on the ground floor of a multi-storey car park. It has basic facilities including toilets, food kiosks, and a small newsagent. The station's shops are open between 06:30 am and 7:00 pm each day. Neighbouring streets offer several bars and other food options. As a major hub for National Express, this station is the departing point for trips to Birmingham, London, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Local buses depart from streetside shelters outside the station.

Coach stations in Manchester:

Manchester Coach Station

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