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How to get fromRochdale to Kendalby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rochdale to Kendal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Boltontrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 46m
    £27–56
  2. Line 17 bus, bus, line 555 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Shakespeare Innbus bus 555
    5h 44m
    £13–19
  3. Drive  70.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Kendalcar car 70.5 mi
    1h 22m
    £18–26

Rochdale to Kendal by train and bus

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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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 Bolton, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to The Shakespeare Inn via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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