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How to get fromRochdale to Derbyby train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Derby by train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain train Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain train Leeds - Reading / ...
    3h 14m
    £43–74
  2. Drive  67 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochdale to Derbycar car 67 mi
    1h 47m
    £17–24
  3. Line 587 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Halifax Bus Station Entrancebus bus 587
    2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 41m
  4. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus bus 9.1 / ...
    4h 39m
    £39–58

Rochdale to Derby by train

Calendar113Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Derby, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Derby via Leeds in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Derby Bus Station via Halifax Bus Station Entrance, Halifax Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 41m.

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