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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Rochdale is to bus and line 471 bus which costs £6 - £14 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Rochdale is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Road and arriving at Robert Street via Bus Station and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Rochdale via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Preston to Rochdale?

The distance between Preston and Rochdale is 41 miles. The road distance is 29.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £15 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Preston to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rochdale bus from?

Preston to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Lancaster Road station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rochdale train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Preston to Rochdale is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £15 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 481 bus and line 464 bus, which costs and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Preston to Rochdale bus arrive?

Preston to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Rochdale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Rochdale is 29 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Preston to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Preston to Rochdale - 6 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston 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 17m
£15–28
Bus, line 471 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
3h 5m
£7–13
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 29.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Rochdalecar 29.1 mi
47 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Rochdaletaxi 29.1 mi
47 min
£130–160
Line 59 bus, line 481 bus, line 464 bus
1. Take the bus from Lancaster Road to Bus Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 481
3. Take the bus from Bus station to Robert Streetbus 464
2h 37m

Preston to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 40.9 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Rochdale via Salford Crescent in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Road to Robert Street via Bus Station and Bus station in around 2h 37m.

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