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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Rochdale is to bus and line 17 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Rochdale is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Rochdale via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Rochdale?

The distance between Blackpool and Rochdale is 59 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Blackpool to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Rochdale bus from?

Blackpool to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Rochdale train from?

Blackpool to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Rochdale is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Blackpool to Rochdale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Rochdale train arrive?

Blackpool to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Crescent station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Rochdale is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Blackpool to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Blackpool to Rochdale - 6 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
1h 43m
£22–39
Bus, line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk026
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
2h 32m
£8–11
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
2h 20m
£16–27
Drive 47.6 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Rochdalecar 47.6 mi
1h 2m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Rochdaletaxi 47.6 mi
1h 2m
£200–250
Line 68 bus, bus, line 471 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Bus Stationbus 68
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
4h 46m
£9–16

Blackpool to Rochdale by train

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.2 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Rochdale Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 32m.

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