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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rochdale is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Rochdale is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Rochdale via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rochdale?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rochdale is 235 miles. The road distance is 200.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rochdale bus from?

Edinburgh to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Rochdale train from?

Edinburgh to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rochdale is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rochdale bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Rochdale train arrive?

Edinburgh to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Rochdale is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Edinburgh to Rochdale.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Edinburgh to Rochdale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
3h 58m
£85–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 51m
£33–58
Drive 199.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rochdalecar 199.5 mi
4h 4m
£49–70
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 32m
£58–164
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
4h 14m
£77–129
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
4h 15m
£138–199
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
5h 55m
£76–198
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 57m
£78–180

Edinburgh to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 233.3 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Rochdale via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Rochdale Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 51m.

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