What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Rochdale via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Rochdale is 55 miles. The road distance is 46.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £22 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Rochdale bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Rochdale train from?

Ellesmere Port to Rochdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Rochdale bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Rochdale train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Rochdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central Loop Line station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Rochdale is 47 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale.

How do I get a train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale?

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Ellesmere Port to Rochdale - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 17 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 7m
£23–47
Drive 46.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Rochdalecar 46.6 mi
54 min
£12–17
Bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
4h 24m
£16–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere Port to Rochdaletaxi 46.6 mi
54 min
£95–120
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Rochdaletrain Chester - Leeds
2h 42m
£22–43
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Frodsham to East Didsburytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the tram from East Didsbury to Rochdale Town Centretram Pink Line
3h 55m
£22–36

Ellesmere Port to Rochdale by train and foot

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Distance: 55 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Rochdale via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Rochdale Interchange via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 24m.

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