What is the cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea is to bus and train which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Travel Centre via Golders Green Station, Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Southend Victoria via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Rochdale and Southend-on-Sea is 239 miles. The road distance is 228.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £230 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea.

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Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Rochdale to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
4h 20m
£91–169
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
7h 54m
£47–110
Drive 227 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Southend-on-Seacar 227 mi
4h 15m
£56–80
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain
5h 33m
£96–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 29m
£49–113
Fly to London Southend Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
6h 10m
£49–226
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain
5h 53m
£125–292
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoriatrain
7h 40m
£84–239

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 237.9 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Southend Victoria via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Travel Centre via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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