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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Chelmsford station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Chelmsford?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Chelmsford via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Chelmsford?

The distance between Rochdale and Chelmsford is 228 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Rochdale to Chelmsford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Chelmsford bus from?

Rochdale to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Chelmsford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Rochdale to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £250 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Rochdale to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Rochdale to Chelmsford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Rochdale to Chelmsford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochdale to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Chelmsford is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Rochdale to Chelmsford.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochdale to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or 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 Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
3h 53m
£80–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
7h 40m
£38–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
6h 47m
£44–64
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Chelmsfordcar 206.9 mi
3h 51m
£52–75
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 3m
£90–316
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 24m
£58–245
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
7h 14m
£82–200
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 51m
£66–226

Rochdale to Chelmsford by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 226.3 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Chelmsford via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 7h 40m.

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