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How to get fromBlackpool to Rochdaleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Salford Crescenttrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Rochdaletrain train Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
    1h 45m
    £18–36
  2. Bus, line 471 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bolton Interchangebus bus 424
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 471
    2h 41m
    £9–13
  3. Train, line 471 bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Boltontrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 471
    2h 25m
    £14–24
  4. Drive  47.6 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Rochdalecar car 47.6 mi
    1h 2m
    £12–17
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Rochdaletaxi taxi 47.6 mi
    1h 2m
    £200–250

Blackpool to Rochdale by train

Calendar231Weekly Trains
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Rochdale via Salford Crescent in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Rochdale Interchange via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 41m.

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