There are 3 ways to get from Rochdale to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochdale to Boltontrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
- Take the train from Bolton to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2h 56m£34–57Line 17 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
4h 23m£17–28Drive 89.5 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Penrithcar 89.5 mi
1h 55m£23–33
Rochdale to Penrith by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Penrith is to line 17 bus and bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Penrith is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Rail Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Rochdale and Penrith is 113 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Rochdale to Penrith, including transfers.
Rochdale to Penrith bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Penrith is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Rochdale to Penrith North Lakes via Bolton in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Rail Station via Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Rochdale to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Bolton to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rochdale to Penrith bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Penrith is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Rochdale to Penrith.
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