What is the cheapest way to get from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to line 17 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The fastest way to get from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale Station and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milkstone Road and arriving at Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale Station and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochdale Railway Station station and arriving at St Peter's Square. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Where do I catch the Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Milkstone Road station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.

Can I drive from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 12 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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Where can I stay near Manchester Piccadilly Station?

There are 3660+ hotels available in Manchester Piccadilly Station.

Can I share a ride from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochdale Station and Manchester Piccadilly Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station

Q: How far is it from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Rochdale Station and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station without a car?

The best way to get from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station without a car is to train and tram which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £11.

Q: How long does it take to get from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

It takes approximately 28 min to get from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station, including transfers.

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train, tram, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the tram from Victoria to Piccadillytram Yellow Line
28 min
£5–10
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Rochdale to Manchesterrideshare 12.7 mi
59 min
£1–2
Line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Milkstone Road to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
1h 21m
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Stationtaxi 12.4 mi
21 min
£30–40
Drive 12.4 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 12.4 mi
21 min
£3–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Rochdale Railway Station to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
1h 7m
£4–7

Rochdale Station to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train and tram

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Distance: 11.1 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Rochdale Station, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?

Bee Network operates a bus from Milkstone Road to Shudehill Interchange every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Metrolink operates a vehicle from Rochdale Railway Station to St Peter's Square every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 54 min.

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