There are 3 ways to get from Cumbria to Rochdale by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Bolton to Rochdaletrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
3h 59m£35–61Bus, line 17 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Park View to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
4h 49m£22–34Drive 92.5 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Rochdalecar 92.5 mi
2h 4m£24–34
Cumbria to Rochdale by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Rochdale is to bus and line 17 bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Rochdale is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Ullswater Guest House and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Rail Station, Piccadilly Gardens and Park View. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Rochdale via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Cumbria and Rochdale is 120 miles. The road distance is 93 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Cumbria to Rochdale, including transfers.
Cumbria to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Rochdale is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Rochdale, England?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Rochdale via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Bolton in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Rochdale Interchange via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Piccadilly Gardens, and Park View in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Bolton to Rochdale
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Park View to Rochdale Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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Cumbria to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cumbria to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Bolton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Rochdale is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Cumbria to Rochdale.
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