There are 3 ways to get from Rochdale to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
5h 13m£52–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
8h 48m£34–60Drive 136.2 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Aberystwythcar 136.2 mi
2h 57m£34–49
Rochdale to Aberystwyth by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Aberystwyth is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Aberystwyth via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Rochdale and Aberystwyth is 156 miles. The road distance is 137 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Rochdale to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Rochdale to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Rochdale to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?
You can take a train from Rochdale to Aberystwyth via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rochdale to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Rochdale to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Aberystwyth is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Rochdale to Aberystwyth.
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