There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 11m£64–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 112
8h 39m£35–60Drive 201.8 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Bridgendcar 201.8 mi
4h 9m£50–72Tram, train, bus
- Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
7h 7m£80–134
Rochdale to Bridgend by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Bridgend is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 39m.
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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
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 11m.
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 11m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 11m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 39m.
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 £60–100 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Sarn Odeon via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- 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 Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First South & West Wales
Bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South & West Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Rochdale to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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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