What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Rochdale?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Rochdale is to bus and line 17 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Rochdale?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Rochdale is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Rochdale via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Rochdale?

The distance between Birkenhead and Rochdale is 42 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Rochdale without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £26.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Rochdale?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Birkenhead to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Rochdale bus from?

Birkenhead to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Rochdale train from?

Birkenhead to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Rochdale is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Rochdale bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Rochdale train arrive?

Birkenhead to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Rochdale is 46 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Birkenhead to Rochdale.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Rochdale?

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3735+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Birkenhead to Rochdale - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 17 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Birkenhead to Rochdale by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
1h 3m
£12–26
Bus, line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk074 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
2h 36m
£8–10
Drive 45.7 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Rochdalecar 45.7 mi
54 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkenhead to Rochdaletaxi 45.7 mi
54 min
£200–240
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the tram from Victoria to Rochdale Town Centretram Pink Line
1h 43m
£13–26
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram Pink Line
2h 51m
£11–19

Birkenhead to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 41.6 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Rochdale via Manchester Victoria in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Rochdale Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 36m.

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