There are 6 ways to get from Rochdale to Salford by train, bus, rideshare, tram, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochdale to Salford Crescenttrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
29 min£4–9Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rochdale to Manchester12.7 mi
37 min£1–2Line 17 bus
- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
1h 4m£2Tram
- Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to Cornbrooktram Pink Line
1h 5m£4–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rochdale to Salfordtaxi 14.4 mi
21 min£30–40Drive 14.4 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Salfordcar 14.4 mi
21 min£4–6
Rochdale to Salford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Salford is to line 17 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Salford is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £30 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochdale and arriving at Salford Crescent. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Rochdale and Salford is 12 miles. The road distance is 14.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Salford without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £9.
The train from Rochdale to Salford Crescent takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Rochdale to Salford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Salford is to train which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Salford, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Rochdale to Salford Crescent every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchange every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Rochdale to Salford Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Rochdale Town Centre to Cornbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rochdale to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
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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More Questions & Answers
Rochdale to Salford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Salford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Crescent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Salford is 15 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Rochdale to Salford.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rochdale and Salford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







