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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Leicester is to line 17 bus and bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Leicester via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Leicester?

The distance between Rochdale and Leicester is 116 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Rochdale to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Leicester bus from?

Rochdale to Leicester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Leicester train from?

Rochdale to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Rochdale to Leicester?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Leicester is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £24 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Rochdale to Leicester bus arrive?

Rochdale to Leicester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rochdale to Leicester train arrive?

Rochdale to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Leicester is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Rochdale to Leicester.

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Rochdale to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochdale to Leicester by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 7m
£45–75
Line 17 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 44m
£15–24
Drive 98 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Leicestercar 98 mi
2h 22m
£24–35
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3h 39m
£50–91
Line 590 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Halifax Bus Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 508
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 240 / ...
6h 58m

Rochdale to Leicester by train and tram

115Weekly Services

3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.6 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Leicester via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Nuneaton in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 44m.

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