What is the cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Rochdale?

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Rochdale is to bus and line 17 bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotherham to Rochdale?

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Rochdale is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Rochdale via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Rochdale?

The distance between Rotherham and Rochdale is 72 miles. The road distance is 44.7 miles.

How do I travel from Rotherham to Rochdale without a car?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £22 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Rotherham to Rochdale?

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Rotherham to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Rochdale bus from?

Rotherham to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Rochdale train from?

Rotherham to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Rochdale is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Rotherham to Rochdale bus arrive?

Rotherham to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rotherham to Rochdale train arrive?

Rotherham to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Rochdale is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Rotherham to Rochdale.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotherham to Rochdale?

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Rotherham to Rochdale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 17 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to Rochdale by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2h 21m
£23–44
Bus, line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
3h 45m
£9–12
Drive 44.4 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Rochdalecar 44.4 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherham to Rochdaletaxi 44.4 mi
1h 8m
£190–240
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Meadowhall to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram Pink Line
3h 18m
£20–33

Rotherham to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Rochdale via Leeds in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Rochdale Interchange via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 45m.

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