What is the cheapest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale?

The cheapest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale?

The fastest way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Bowness-on-Windermere and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from St Martins Church and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Bowness-on-Windermere and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Rochdale via Oxenholme Lake District and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale?

The distance between Bowness-on-Windermere and Rochdale is 93 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale without a car?

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale bus from?

Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Blackhall Road station.

Where do I catch the Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale train from?

Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus and line 17 bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale bus arrive?

Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale train arrive?

Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale.

Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3839+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Rochdaletrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
4h 1m
£36–71
Drive 76.6 mi
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1. Drive from Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdalecar 76.6 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
4h 18m
£30–58
Bus, train, line 471 bus
1. Take the bus from St Martins Church to New Streetbus 755
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Boltontrain
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
4h 26m
£23–40
Line 555 bus, bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
5h 47m
£20–36

Bowness-on-Windermere to Rochdale by bus and train

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Distance: 92.4 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Bowness-on-Windermere, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from St Martins Church to Rochdale via Bus Rail Interchange, Windermere, Oxenholme Lake District, and Bolton in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Martins Church to Rochdale Interchange via Victoria Bridge, Blackhall Road, Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 47m.

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