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How to get fromRochdale to Lancasterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochdale to Lancaster by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    1h 52m
    £22–45

  2. Line 471 bus, bus, line 40 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queens Squarebus bus 40 / ...
    4h 38m
    £9–16

  3. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
    2h 28m
    £16–32

  4. Drive 50.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Lancastercar car 50.2 mi
    1h 4m
    £13–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rochdale to Lancastertaxi taxi 50.2 mi
    1h 4m
    £100–130

  6. Line 17 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    4h 6m
    £11–16

Rochdale to Lancaster by train

Calendar173Weekly Trains
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Lancaster, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Lancaster via Bolton in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Common Garden Street via Shudehill Interchange and Underpass in around 4h 6m.

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