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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Rochdale is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Rochdale is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Rochdale via Salford Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Rochdale?

The distance between Sheffield and Rochdale is 55 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Sheffield to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Rochdale train from?

Sheffield to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Where does the Sheffield to Rochdale train arrive?

Sheffield to Rochdale train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Rochdale is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Sheffield to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3788+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Sheffield to Rochdale - 4 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Sheffield to Rochdale by train, car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Salford Central to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
1h 40m
£21–41
Drive 42.9 mi
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1. Drive from Sheffield to Rochdalecar 42.9 mi
1h 12m
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sheffield to Rochdaletaxi 42.9 mi
1h 12m
£180–230
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram Pink Line
2h 17m
£19–38

Sheffield to Rochdale by train and bus

217Weekly Services

1h 40mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.8 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Rochdale via Manchester Oxford Road, Chester Street, Salford Central Rail Station, and Salford Central in around 1h 40m.

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