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How to get fromMiddlesbrough to Rochdaleby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Rochdale by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Todmordentrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2h 37m
    £33–57
  2. Bus, line 17 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    3h 51m
    £14–20
  3. Drive  96 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Rochdalecar car 96 mi
    1h 48m
    £24–35

Middlesbrough to Rochdale by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Rochdale, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Todmorden every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middlesbrough to Rochdale Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 51m.

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