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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Bolton and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Edinburgh?

The distance between Rochdale and Edinburgh is 232 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Rochdale to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Edinburgh bus from?

Rochdale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Edinburgh train from?

Rochdale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochdale to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Rochdale to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Rochdale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Rochdale to Edinburgh train arrive?

Rochdale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Edinburgh is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Rochdale to Edinburgh.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochdale to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 45m
£52–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 30m
£34–59
Drive 199.9 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Edinburghcar 199.9 mi
4h 4m
£50–71
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 42m
£61–162
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h
£88–174
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 57m
£73–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 43m
£72–174
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 36m
£69–184

Rochdale to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 231.1 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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