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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Rochdale is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Rochdale is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Finchley Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Rochdale via Moorgate station, London Euston, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Essex to Rochdale?

The distance between Essex and Rochdale is 240 miles. The road distance is 202.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Essex to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Rochdale bus from?

Essex to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Rochdale train from?

Essex to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Essex to Rochdale is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Essex to Rochdale bus arrive?

Essex to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Essex to Rochdale train arrive?

Essex to Rochdale train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Rochdale is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Essex to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Essex to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 11m
£92–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 540
8h 43m
£47–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 43m
£55–125
Drive 201.7 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Rochdalecar 201.7 mi
4h 4m
£49–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
5h 4m
£97–323
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 31m
£52–171
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 49m
£133–297
Fly London Stansted Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane STN - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain
7h 46m
£65–147

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Rochdale via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Rochdale Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Finchley Road Station in around 8h 43m.

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