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How to get fromRochdale to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochdale to Greater Manchester by train, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 41 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Dagenham Roadbus bus 41
    47 min
    £6–9

  2. Drive 15.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochdale to Greater Manchestercar car 15.7 mi
    30 min
    £4–6

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2. Take the tram from Victoria to Chorltontram tram Pink Line / ...
    57 min
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rochdale to Greater Manchestertaxi taxi 15.7 mi
    30 min
    £35–45

  5. Tram, line 111 bus

    1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram tram Pink Line
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to Horton Roadbus bus 111
    1h 25m
    £7–8

  6. Line 17 bus, line 111 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Horton Roadbus bus 111
    1h 40m
    £4

Rochdale to Greater Manchester by train and bus

Calendar616Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.4 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Horton Road via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 40m.

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