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How to get fromRochdale to Welshpoolby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Welshpool by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the tram from Victoria to Piccadillytram tram
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Welshpooltrain train
    3h 44m
    £31–55

  2. Train, line 2 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Chestertrain train Leeds - Chester
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    4h 54m
    £22–40

  3. Drive  91.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochdale to Welshpoolcar car 91.3 mi
    1h 45m
    £23–33

  4. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X77
    4h 14m
    £29–46

Rochdale to Welshpool by train and tram

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Welshpool, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Rochdale to Welshpool. However, you can take the train to Manchester Victoria, walk to Victoria, take the vehicle to Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Shrewsbury, then take the train to Welshpool. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochdale to Church Bank via Chester, Railway Station, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, and Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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