What is the cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Rochdale?

The cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Rochdale is to bus and line 17 bus which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Rochdale?

The fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Rochdale is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Preston (Station) and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston (Station) station to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Preston (Station) and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Preston (Station) to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Rochdale via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Preston (Station) to Rochdale?

The distance between Preston (Station) and Rochdale is 41 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.

How do I travel from Preston (Station) to Rochdale without a car?

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £15 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Preston (Station) to Rochdale?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Preston (Station) to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Rochdale bus from?

Preston (Station) to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Rochdale train from?

Preston (Station) to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston (Station) to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Rochdale is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £15 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Rochdale bus arrive?

Preston (Station) to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Rochdale train arrive?

Preston (Station) to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Crescent station.

Can I drive from Preston (Station) to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston (Station) to Rochdale is 31 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Preston (Station) to Rochdale.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston (Station) to Rochdale?

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Preston (Station) to Rochdale - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 471 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston (Station) to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
1h 16m
£16–30
Bus, line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
2h 21m
£6–9
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
1h 54m
£9–16
Drive 30.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston (Station) to Rochdalecar 30.4 mi
46 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston (Station) to Rochdaletaxi 30.4 mi
46 min
£70–90
Train, line 464 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain Preston - Colne / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 464
2h 3m

Preston (Station) to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 40.9 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Preston (Station), England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Rochdale via Salford Crescent in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Preston (Station) to Rochdale Interchange via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 21m.

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