There are 3 ways to get from Rochdale to Kendal by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 46m£28–50Drive 70.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochdale to Kendalcar 70.5 mi
1h 22m£18–26Line 471 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 471
- Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 31m£22–45
Rochdale to Kendal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Kendal is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Kendal is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Rochdale and Kendal is 86 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £28 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Rochdale to Kendal, including transfers.
Rochdale to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Kendal train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Kendal is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Rochdale to Kendal.
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What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Kendal, England?
You can take a train from Rochdale to The Shakespeare Inn via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Wigan North Western to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake District
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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