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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Rochdale is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Rochdale is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charlotte Street and Middleton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Rochdale via London Euston, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Brighton to Rochdale?

The distance between Brighton and Rochdale is 249 miles. The road distance is 257.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Brighton to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Rochdale bus from?

Brighton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Rochdale train from?

Brighton to Rochdale train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Brighton to Rochdale is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Brighton to Rochdale bus arrive?

Brighton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Brighton to Rochdale train arrive?

Brighton to Rochdale train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Rochdale is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Brighton to Rochdale.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Rochdale?

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3784+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Brighton to Rochdale - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 36m
£92–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
8h 2m
£46–123
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 54m
£49–96
Drive 256.4 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Rochdalecar 256.4 mi
4h 53m
£64–92
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 21m
£102–330
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 29m
£108–254
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 13m
£68–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
7h 44m
£137–430
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
7h 51m
£158–364

Brighton to Rochdale by train, foot, and tram

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.6 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Rochdale via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Rochdale Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Middleton Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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