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How to get fromRochdale to Perthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochdale to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5h 46m
    £93–167

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M8 / ...
    8h 11m
    £33–55

  3. Drive  241.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Perthcar car 241.8 mi
    4h 35m
    £60–87

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    7h 12m
    £58–162

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    7h 1m
    £100–214

  6. Line 471 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Perth stationbus bus
    7h 20m
    £69–123

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain train
    6h 35m
    £100–289

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 55m
    £69–174

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    6h 59m
    £86–194

Rochdale to Perth by train and foot

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 296.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Perth via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to South Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 11m.

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