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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Rochdale is to bus and line 17 bus which costs £14 - £29 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Rochdale is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Rochdale via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Derby to Rochdale?

The distance between Derby and Rochdale is 113 miles. The road distance is 67.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Derby to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rochdale bus from?

Derby to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Rochdale train from?

Derby to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Derby to Rochdale is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Derby to Rochdale bus arrive?

Derby to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Rochdale train arrive?

Derby to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Derby to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Rochdale is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Derby to Rochdale.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Derby to Rochdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 17 bus, car, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain Reading - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2h 30m
£44–70
Bus, line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
4h 58m
£14–28
Drive 66.8 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Rochdalecar 66.8 mi
1h 48m
£17–25
Bus, train, tram
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram
4h 38m
£38–59

Derby to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 111.9 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Rochdale via Leeds in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 58m.

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