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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 31m
    £80–146

  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 Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    8h 4m
    £33–48

  3. Drive  233.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Skelmorliecar car 233.1 mi
    4h 25m
    £59–85

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 50m
    £71–203

  5. Line 471 bus, train

    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 train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    6h 41m
    £73–121

  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 2m
    £84–224

  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
    7h 2m
    £72–170

Rochdale to Skelmorlie by train

Calendar175Weekly Trains
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Wemyss Bay Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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