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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochdale to Skelmorlie by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    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 Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    5h 30m
    £94–175

  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 Parish Churchbus bus 906X / ...
    7h 23m
    £33–53

  3. Drive 233 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Skelmorliecar car 233 mi
    4h 25m
    £57–82

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 49m
    £69–179

  5. Line 471 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to South Parish Churchbus bus 901 / ...
    6h 55m
    £83–138

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    7h 11m
    £77–198

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    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
    6h 49m
    £77–195

Rochdale to Skelmorlie by train

Calendar169Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Wemyss Bay via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to South Parish Church via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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