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 £45 - £110 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Chelmsford is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £85 - £160.

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 15m.

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 48m.

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 48m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m 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 48m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £190 and takes 6h 14m.

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 48m
£86–155
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 15m
£46–108
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Chelmsfordcar 206.9 mi
3h 51m
£51–73
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 1m
£90–312
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
7h 18m
£51–115
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 14m
£50–187
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 29m
£64–144
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 Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain
5h 37m
£128–296

Rochdale to Chelmsford by train, tram, subway, and foot

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.3 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bus Station via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 7h 15m.

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