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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Rochdale is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Rochdale is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Rochdale Town Centre via Kettering, Nottingham and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Luton to Rochdale?

The distance between Luton and Rochdale is 175 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Rochdale without a car is to bus and train and tram which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Luton to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Rochdale bus from?

Luton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Rochdale train from?

Luton to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.

Bus or fly from Luton to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Luton to Rochdale is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Luton to Rochdale bus arrive?

Luton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.

Where does the Luton to Rochdale train arrive?

Luton to Rochdale train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Luton to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Rochdale is 164 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Luton to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Luton to Rochdale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Rochdale by bus, train, tram, car, or plane

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Bus, train, tram
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram
4h 37m
£51–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rochdale Interchangebus 540
5h 40m
£32–79
Drive 162.6 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Rochdalecar 162.6 mi
3h 22m
£40–58
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
4h 39m
£62–133
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram
5h 52m
£92–148
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 14m
£67–262
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
4h 50m
£69–204
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 38m
£127–291

Luton to Rochdale by bus

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Distance: 173.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rochdale Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily.

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