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There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Rochdale by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 7m
    £40–80
  2. Bus, line 17 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    5h 56m
    £23–33
  3. Drive  130.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Rochdalecar car 130.1 mi
    2h 55m
    £33–47
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 12m
    £94–339
  5. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram tram
    4h 47m
    £53–95

Northampton to Rochdale by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Northampton, England and Rochdale, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Rochdale Interchange via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 56m.

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