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How to get fromRochdale to Cardiffby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochdale to Cardiff by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 32m
    £59–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    8h 2m
    £27–40

  3. Drive  186.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Cardiffcar car 186.3 mi
    3h 55m
    £46–67

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    7h 5m
    £51–240

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 51m
    £77–131

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 57m
    £70–174

Rochdale to Cardiff by train and tram

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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