There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Northwich by tram, train, car, or taxi
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Tram, train via Altrincham
best- Take the tram from Victoria to Altrinchamtram Green Line
- Take the train from Altrincham to Greenbanktrain Manchester Piccadilly - Chester / ...
2h 17m£10–20Drive 36.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochdale to Northwichcar 36.1 mi
48 min£9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rochdale to Northwichtaxi 36.1 mi
48 min£160–190Tram, train
- Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Greenbanktrain Manchester Piccadilly - Chester
2h 54m£14–24
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Northwich is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Northwich is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £13.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Northwich. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Greenbank via Victoria and Altrincham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Rochdale and Northwich is 33 miles. The road distance is 36.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Northwich without a car is to tram and train via Altrincham which takes 2h 17m and costs £10 - £21.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Rochdale to Northwich, including transfers.
Rochdale to Northwich train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Victoria station.
Rochdale to Northwich train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Altrincham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Northwich is 36 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Rochdale to Northwich.
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What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Northwich, England?
There is no direct connection from Rochdale to Northwich. However, you can take the train to Manchester Victoria, walk to Victoria, take the vehicle to Altrincham, walk to Altrincham, then take the train to Greenbank. Alternatively, you can drive from Rochdale to Northwich in around 48 min.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Victoria to Altrincham
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Altrincham to Greenbank
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Greenbank
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £160–190
Central Newline
- Phone
- +44 1706 378 000
- Website
- centralnewline.co.uk
Streamline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 644 104
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 750 750
- Website
- rochdaletowntaxi.co.uk
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