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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Falkirk is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Falkirk is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Asda via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Wigan North Western and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Falkirk?

The distance between Rochdale and Falkirk is 258 miles. The road distance is 209 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Rochdale to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Falkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Falkirk train from?

Rochdale to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochdale to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Falkirk is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Rochdale to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rochdale to Falkirk train arrive?

Rochdale to Falkirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Falkirk is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Rochdale to Falkirk.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 25m
£89–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
7h 59m
£31–54
Drive 207.7 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Falkirkcar 207.7 mi
4h 4m
£51–73
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 13m
£60–177
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain
5h 53m
£99–229
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 28m
£67–171
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
6h 16m
£82–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 16m
£68–193

Rochdale to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 256.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Falkirk Grahamston via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Haymarket in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Asda via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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