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How to get fromRochdale to Birmingham NECby train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    3h 9m
    £35–80
  2. Line 17 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    3h 56m
    £14–26
  3. Drive 97.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Birmingham NECcar car 97.2 mi
    2h 18m
    £24–35
  4. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram tram Pink Line
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4h 47m
    £25–49

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What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Birmingham NEC via Shudehill Interchange, Newhall Street, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International in around 3h 56m.

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