There are 5 ways to get from Rochdale to Walsall by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhamptontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 44m£28–58Line 17 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 35m£13–21Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram Pink Line
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Hatherton Streetbus 424
4h 14m£16–25Drive 85.6 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Walsallcar 85.6 mi
1h 45m£22–31Tram, train
- Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Walsalltrain
4h 15m£35–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Walsall is to line 17 bus and bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Walsall is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Walsall station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Walsall Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Old Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Darlaston via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Rochdale and Walsall is 85 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Walsall without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £28 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Rochdale to Walsall, including transfers.
Rochdale to Walsall bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Walsall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Walsall is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Walsall, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Walsall Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Millennium Point, and Old Square in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Hatherton Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rochdale to Walsall bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Walsall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Walsall is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Rochdale to Walsall.
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