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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Rochdale is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 4m.

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 4h and costs £80 - £140.

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 4h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Rochdale?

The distance between Edinburgh and Rochdale is 235 miles. The road distance is 200.7 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 4h and costs £80 - £140.

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

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

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 or fly from Edinburgh to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Rochdale is to train which takes 4h and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 42m.

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?

Book your Edinburgh to Rochdale train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3789+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Edinburgh to Rochdale - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Rochdale by train, car, plane, or bus

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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 / ...
4h
£83–138
Drive 199.5 mi
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1. Drive from Edinburgh to Rochdalecar 199.5 mi
4h 4m
£49–71
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 42m
£62–164
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
£76–126
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 16m
£136–194
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 16m
£76–180
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
6h 16m
£78–180

Edinburgh to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 233.3 mi
Duration: 4h

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 4h. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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