There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Bridgend by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 7m£80–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
7h 24m£40–97Drive 201.8 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Bridgendcar 201.8 mi
4h 9m£50–72Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 43m£70–107
Rochdale to Bridgend by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Bridgend is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Bridgend is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Bridgend via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Rochdale and Bridgend is 201 miles. The road distance is 203 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Rochdale to Bridgend, including transfers.
Rochdale to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Rochdale to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Bridgend is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Bridgend, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rochdale to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Rochdale to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Bridgend is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Rochdale to Bridgend.
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