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 17 bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 2h 11m.

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 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 11m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs £15 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus 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 16m and costs £15 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Preston to Rochdale bus arrive?

Preston to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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, bus, line 17 bus, and car

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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 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 11m
£6–8
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
£65–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 152
2. Take the train from Blackburn to Rochdaletrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2h 8m
£16–28
Line 152 bus, line 464 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bus Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 464
2h 45m

Preston to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 40.9 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange via Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 11m.

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