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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Rochdale is to bus via Church Street which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Rochdale is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Rochdale via Glasgow Central and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Rochdale?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Rochdale is 259 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Kilmarnock to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Rochdale bus from?

Kilmarnock to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Rochdale train from?

Kilmarnock to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Kilmarnock to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Rochdale is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Rochdale bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Rochdale train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Rochdale is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Kilmarnock to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Kilmarnock to Rochdale - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
5h 19m
£90–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 33m
£33–52
Drive 198.4 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Rochdalecar 198.4 mi
4h 1m
£49–71
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 22m
£64–177
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Boltontrain
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
5h 35m
£74–134
Bus via Church Street
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 46m
£33–52
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain
7h 16m
£73–194
Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain
7h 53m
£74–183
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 35m
£71–178
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 19m
£77–186

Kilmarnock to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 257.3 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Rochdale via Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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