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[mkaminski100]

This weekend, I will have to go up north, to Rossendale. It's about 230 miles from Basingstoke so I decided to go by train. This was very surprising, because I was quoted ca £90 for a single ticket from National Rail (online)!! I would have to pay no more than £35 for a petrol to get there.  Ticket prices are bit insane, especially that there are 3 interchanges and it takes 4.5h to get t here.
Unfortunately it's not that easy so I decided to try and find another option.
I tried here: http://www.transportdirect.info/web2/ and found that a coach would cost me only £32 but I have to consider extra 4h. Extra 4 hours for £58 - I think it's worth the hassle.
Anyway, there is a small problem. I know that I will have to take a bus to get from Manchester to Rawtenstall (near to Rossendale), but there is no info how much I will have to pay for this ticket. The only thing I have found is that there's £1.7 for 3+ bus stops, but I am not sure if its more than 3 or every three....
I would really appreciate any help with getting this bloody fare from Manchester (Central Coach Station)to Rawtenstall.
Thanks in advance.

[Mr Skrunts]

Depending on distance and how long  you will be there.  Then would it not be easier to get some kind of day saver that allows you to travel on any bus in that region.

Try and fing details for thier transport interchange and give them a ring.

[Andy B]

This weekend, I will have to go up north, to Rossendale. It's about 230 miles from Basingstoke so I decided to go by train. This was very surprising, because I was quoted ca £90 for a single ticket from National Rail (online)!! I would have to pay no more than £35 for a petrol to get there.  Ticket prices are bit insane, especially that there are 3 interchanges and it takes 4.5h to get t here.
Unfortunately it's not that easy so I decided to try and find another option.
I tried here: http://www.transportdirect.info/web2/ and found that a coach would cost me only £32 but I have to consider extra 4h. Extra 4 hours for £58 - I think it's worth the hassle.
Anyway, there is a small problem. I know that I will have to take a bus to get from Manchester to Rawtenstall (near to Rossendale), but there is no info how much I will have to pay for this ticket. The only thing I have found is that there's £1.7 for 3+ bus stops, but I am not sure if its more than 3 or every three....
I would really appreciate any help with getting this bloody fare from Manchester (Central Coach Station)to Rawtenstall.
Thanks in advance.

As far as I know there's no mainline train station in Rawtenstall anymore, apart fom at week ends when the East Lancs Railway runs the steam trains from Bury to Rawtenstall via Ramsbottom.
I don't normally do public transport but the only way I can think of is getting the Metrolink from Manchester Victoria through to Bury, then a bus to Rawtenstall.
I think there might be buses from Manchester to Accrington from where you'll  be able to bus it to Rawtenstall.

You do know you pronounce it Rotten-stall??    

edit; having re-read your question .... I've answered a different question than you've asked!

[pscocoa]

I go to north manchester regularly - not worth messing around with buses and trains at that price difference - the fuel cost is not that bad if you drive gingerly to maximise mpg - damn site quicker than public transport and more reliable.

[Martin_1962]

Take a train - they are running

http://east-lancs-rly.co.uk/?p=tt&m=38

[Andy B]

Take a train - they are running

http://east-lancs-rly.co.uk/?p=tt&m=38

You can even have a pint of a real ale in The Trackside at Bury station.

[pscocoa]

I do my journey - 210 miles in 3 hours - Rawtenstall will be 3.5 hours say 230 miles. 15 gallons for 460 miles??

[Lazydocker]

break it... Too much messing about for me, I'd drive!

[mkaminski100]

Thanks guys.
Small explanation
I’m going there to collect new car (Omega ) so it’s not possible to go by car. Hopefully I will return in one
£90 is for a one way ticket. Return would cost 150 or 160. To go by car, I need 32l one way (65 both) *0.839 = £26.8 or £53 both ways.  Rail ticket is just too expensive so not being a student or a manager on a company trip, it’s not worth to go by train.
Train only goes to Accrington so on top of £90 I have to get to Rosendalle by bus. I can get to Manchester by coach and then to Rawtenstall  by local bus and this is the bus I’m after. It’s 18 miles and it might be £5-10 or it can be £20-30

[Andy B]

Thanks guys.
Small explanation
I’m going there to collect new car (Omega ) so it’s not possible to go by car. Hopefully I will return in one
£90 is for a one way ticket. Return would cost 150 or 160. To go by car, I need 32l one way (65 both) *0.839 = £26.8 or £53 both ways.  Rail ticket is just too expensive so not being a student or a manager on a company trip, it’s not worth to go by train.
Train only goes to Accrington so on top of £90 I have to get to Rosendalle by bus. I can get to Manchester by coach and then to Rawtenstall  by local bus and this is the bus I’m after. It’s 18 miles and it might be £5-10 or it can be £20-30

I could be available for use as a taxi if you want a trip via Bury. Friday afternoon onwards and Sat available, but working Sunday!      

[mkaminski100]

Thanks guys.
Small explanation
I’m going there to collect new car (Omega ) so it’s not possible to go by car. Hopefully I will return in one
£90 is for a one way ticket. Return would cost 150 or 160. To go by car, I need 32l one way (65 both) *0.839 = £26.8 or £53 both ways.  Rail ticket is just too expensive so not being a student or a manager on a company trip, it’s not worth to go by train.
Train only goes to Accrington so on top of £90 I have to get to Rosendalle by bus. I can get to Manchester by coach and then to Rawtenstall  by local bus and this is the bus I’m after. It’s 18 miles and it might be £5-10 or it can be £20-30

I could be available for use as a taxi if you want a trip via Bury. Friday afternoon onwards and Sat available, but working Sunday!      

I need to go from Mnachester to Rossendale so its bit out of your range.

[Andy B]

Thanks guys.
Small explanation
I’m going there to collect new car (Omega ) so it’s not possible to go by car. Hopefully I will return in one
£90 is for a one way ticket. Return would cost 150 or 160. To go by car, I need 32l one way (65 both) *0.839 = £26.8 or £53 both ways.  Rail ticket is just too expensive so not being a student or a manager on a company trip, it’s not worth to go by train.
Train only goes to Accrington so on top of £90 I have to get to Rosendalle by bus. I can get to Manchester by coach and then to Rawtenstall  by local bus and this is the bus I’m after. It’s 18 miles and it might be £5-10 or it can be £20-30

I could be available for use as a taxi if you want a trip via Bury. Friday afternoon onwards and Sat available, but working Sunday!      

I need to go from Mnachester to Rossendale so its bit out of your range.

But Bury is at the other end of the Metrolink from Victoria Stn about 20/25 mins

[fife_omega_v6]

just cost me 3.50 to go two stops on the train prob about 2 mile

[gwa]

Try

http://www.megabus.com/uk/index.php

London to Manchester is £10  

That may help your other choices

[Lazydocker]

If Andy is willing to be a Taxi, and he knows where he's going to be going and seems happy enough, then I'd take him up on the offer! A couple of beer tokens and you've got a comfy ride to collect the car and another good set of eyes to look it over with you