What is the cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Rochdale?

The cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Rochdale is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Rochdale?

The fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Rochdale is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Saffron Walden and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Saffron Walden to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Audley End and arriving at Rochdale via Cambridge South, Stevenage and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Saffron Walden to Rochdale?

The distance between Saffron Walden and Rochdale is 242 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.

How do I travel from Saffron Walden to Rochdale without a car?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Saffron Walden to Rochdale?

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Saffron Walden to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Rochdale bus from?

Saffron Walden to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Rochdale train from?

Saffron Walden to Rochdale train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge South station.

Train, bus or fly from Saffron Walden to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Rochdale is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Rochdale bus arrive?

Saffron Walden to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Rochdale train arrive?

Saffron Walden to Rochdale train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Stevenage station.

Can I drive from Saffron Walden to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Saffron Walden to Rochdale is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Saffron Walden to Rochdale.

Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3842+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Saffron Walden to Rochdale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Saffron Walden to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge South to Stevenagetrain
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
5h 9m
£87–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
8h 19m
£34–65
Drive 179.9 mi
1. Drive from Saffron Walden to Rochdalecar 179.9 mi
3h 20m
£44–64
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Audley End to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
5h 41m
£99–325
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 7
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
6h
£77–121
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
8h 23m
£96–152
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 52m
£56–177

Saffron Walden to Rochdale by bus and train

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Saffron Walden, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from High Street to Rochdale via Railway Station, Audley End, Cambridge South, Stevenage, and Leeds in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Rochdale Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 19m.

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