There are 6 ways to get from Rochdale to Minehead by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tauntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
7h 27m£103–156Bus via Cheltenham
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cheltenham Racecoursebus Cf8
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to County Hallbus Cf9
11h 28m£43–72Drive 232.4 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Mineheadcar 232.4 mi
4h 23m£58–83Fly, drive
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Mineheadcar
7h 40m£71–272Train, drive
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar
8h 5m£87–146Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Interchange to Bridgwater Collegebus 62
- Take the bus from Bridgwater College to The Paradebus 15
12h 8m
Rochdale to Minehead by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Minehead is to bus via Cheltenham which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Minehead is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale station to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at The Parade via Cheltenham Racecourse, Castle Way and Lethbridge Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Taunton via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Rochdale and Minehead is 255 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Minehead without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Rochdale to Minehead, including transfers.
Rochdale to Minehead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Rochdale to Minehead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Minehead is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Cheltenham, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Minehead, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Taunton twice daily. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rochdale Town Centre to The Parade via St Peter's Square, Manchester Central Coach Station, Cheltenham Racecourse, County Hall, Castle Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 11h 28m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £95–140
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cheltenham Racecourse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01453 825774
- [email protected]
- Website
- K B Coaches
Bus from Interchange to Bridgwater College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- K B Coaches
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
Bus from Bridgwater College to The Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- First Buses of Somerset
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Booking & Getting There
Rochdale to Minehead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Rochdale to Minehead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Minehead is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Rochdale to Minehead.
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