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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Rotherham is to line 17 bus and bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Rotherham is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Rotherham Central via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Rotherham?

The distance between Rochdale and Rotherham is 73 miles. The road distance is 44.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £28 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Rochdale to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Rotherham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Rotherham train from?

Rochdale to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.

Train or bus from Rochdale to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £28 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Rochdale to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rochdale to Rotherham train arrive?

Rochdale to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Rotherham is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Rochdale to Rotherham.

How do I get a train ticket from Rochdale to Rotherham?

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Rochdale to Rotherham - 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 Rotherham by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain Leeds - Sheffield
2h 49m
£29–52
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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk079
3h 57m
£6–10
Drive 44.6 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Rotherhamcar 44.6 mi
1h 9m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochdale to Rotherhamtaxi 44.6 mi
1h 9m
£90–120
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhalltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
3h 20m
£24–38

Rochdale to Rotherham by train

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Distance: 72.3 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Rotherham Central via Leeds in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Westgate/Main Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 3h 57m.

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