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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Rochdale is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Rochdale is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Church Close and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Rochdale via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Formby to Rochdale?

The distance between Formby and Rochdale is 54 miles. The road distance is 46.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Formby to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Rochdale bus from?

Formby to Rochdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Church Close station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Rochdale train from?

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

Train or bus from Formby to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Formby to Rochdale is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Formby to Rochdale bus arrive?

Formby to Rochdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Rochdale train arrive?

Formby to Rochdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Rochdale is 47 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Formby to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Formby to Rochdale - 5 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Formby to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain Southport - Liverpool Central / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 59m
£22–44
Drive 46.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Rochdalecar 46.6 mi
57 min
£12–17
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
3h
£16–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Rochdaletaxi 46.6 mi
57 min
£95–120
Bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Close to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
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 21m
£14–29

Formby to Rochdale by train and foot

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Distance: 53.7 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Formby to Rochdale via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Close to Rochdale Interchange via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 21m.

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