What is the cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Brighton is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochdale to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £95 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at St Peter's Church via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Brighton via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Brighton?

The distance between Rochdale and Brighton is 249 miles. The road distance is 258.8 miles.

How do I travel from Rochdale to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Rochdale to Brighton?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Rochdale to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Brighton bus from?

Rochdale to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Brighton train from?

Rochdale to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochdale to Brighton?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Rochdale to Brighton bus arrive?

Rochdale to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Rochdale to Brighton train arrive?

Rochdale to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Brighton is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Rochdale to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochdale to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Rochdale to Brighton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 36m
£96–170
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
8h 9m
£49–97
Drive 257.3 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Brightoncar 257.3 mi
4h 54m
£64–92
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 37m
£100–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 13m
£49–122
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
6h 30m
£68–200
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 38m
£108–258
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
8h
£135–422

Rochdale to Brighton by train, tram, and foot

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.6 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Brighton via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to St Peter's Church via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 13m.

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