There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 58m£103–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 56m£31–52Drive 248.2 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Rochdalecar 248.2 mi
4h 23m£62–89Fly from Exeter
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
6h 34m£83–206Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 59m£107–182Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 40m£45–75Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 1m£145–417
Exeter to Rochdale by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Rochdale is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Rochdale is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Rochdale via Birmingham New Street, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Exeter and Rochdale is 259 miles. The road distance is 249.6 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Rochdale without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 58m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Exeter to Rochdale, including transfers.
Exeter to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Rochdale is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 58m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Rochdale, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rochdale via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Rochdale Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Rochdale is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Exeter to Rochdale.
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