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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Rochdale is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Rochdale is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Rochdale?

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

How far is it from Chelmsford to Rochdale?

The distance between Chelmsford and Rochdale is 228 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Chelmsford to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Rochdale bus from?

Chelmsford to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Rochdale train from?

Chelmsford to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Rochdale is to train which takes 4h and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £250 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Rochdale bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Rochdale train arrive?

Chelmsford to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Rochdale is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Chelmsford to Rochdale.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h
£80–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
8h 33m
£34–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 14m
£45–64
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Rochdalecar 207.2 mi
3h 52m
£53–76
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
4h 58m
£90–317
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Nuneatontrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
7h 41m
£95–145
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 21m
£58–246
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 26m
£220–355
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain
7h 25m
£61–213

Chelmsford to Rochdale by bus

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Distance: 226.3 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Rochdale via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 33m.

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