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How to get fromMacclesfield to Rochdaleby train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, tram via Victoria

    best
    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Victoriatram tram
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain train
    57 min
    £11–24

  2. Drive 30 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macclesfield to Rochdalecar car 30 mi
    42 min
    £8–11

  3. Train, line 163 bus, line 17 bus

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Middleton Bus Stationbus bus 163 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Middleton Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    1h 39m
    £10–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Macclesfield to Rochdaletaxi taxi 30 mi
    42 min
    £60–80

  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram tram Pink Line
    1h 43m
    £10–20

Macclesfield to Rochdale by train and tram

Calendar432Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

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

There is no direct connection from Macclesfield to Rochdale. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Victoria, walk to Manchester Victoria, then take the train to Rochdale. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Rochdale Interchange via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, and Middleton Bus Station in around 1h 39m.

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