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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Rochdale is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Rochdale is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Rochdale via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Scotland to Rochdale?

The distance between Scotland and Rochdale is 235 miles. The road distance is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Scotland to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Rochdale bus from?

Scotland to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Rochdale train from?

Scotland to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Scotland to Rochdale is to train which takes 4h and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Scotland to Rochdale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Rochdale train arrive?

Scotland to Rochdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Rochdale is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Scotland to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Scotland to Rochdale - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
4h
£85–147
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 2m
£27–43
Drive 201.8 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Rochdalecar 201.8 mi
3h 48m
£50–71
Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
4h 3m
£83–233
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Boltontrain Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
4h 19m
£78–132
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
4h 28m
£93–234

Scotland to Rochdale by train

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Distance: 233.5 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Scotland and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Rochdale via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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