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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Rochdale is to bus via Heathrow Terminal 2 which costs £28 - £45 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Rochdale is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Rochdale via Waterloo station, London Euston, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Guildford to Rochdale?

The distance between Guildford and Rochdale is 227 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Rochdale without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 20m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Guildford to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Rochdale bus from?

Guildford to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Rochdale train from?

Guildford to Rochdale train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Guildford to Rochdale is to train via London which takes 4h 20m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Guildford to Rochdale bus arrive?

Guildford to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Guildford to Rochdale train arrive?

Guildford to Rochdale train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Rochdale is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Guildford to Rochdale.

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

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Guildford to Rochdale - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Guildford to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 20m
£77–134
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
8h 31m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
7h 18m
£38–63
Drive 213.7 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Rochdalecar 213.7 mi
4h 13m
£53–77
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 40m
£64–256
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 10m
£90–146
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 15m
£72–212
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LGW - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain
7h 32m
£70–197
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
7h 8m
£94–331

Guildford to Rochdale by train, subway, and tram

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.6 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Rochdale via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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