There are 9 ways to get from Guildford to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 19m£83–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
8h 27m£26–40Bus via Middleton Bus Station
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
7h 8m£42–97Drive 213.8 mi
- Drive from Guildford to Rochdalecar 213.8 mi
4h 13m£53–76Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 22m£66–260Train
- Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 6m£105–157Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 40m£99–244Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 20m£68–195Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
6h 45m£100–350
Guildford to Rochdale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Rochdale is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Guildford to Rochdale is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.
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 Middleton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
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 19m.
The distance between Guildford and Rochdale is 227 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Guildford to Rochdale without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Guildford to Rochdale, including transfers.
Guildford to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Guildford to Rochdale train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Guildford to Rochdale is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Middleton Bus Station, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 8m.
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 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–170
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Guildford to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Guildford to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Guildford to Rochdale train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Rochdale is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Guildford to Rochdale.
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