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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Rochdale is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Rochdale is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Rochdale via Glasgow Central and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Stirling to Rochdale?

The distance between Stirling and Rochdale is 265 miles. The road distance is 219.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Stirling to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Rochdale bus from?

Stirling to Rochdale bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Rochdale train from?

Stirling to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Stirling to Rochdale is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Stirling to Rochdale bus arrive?

Stirling to Rochdale bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Rochdale train arrive?

Stirling to Rochdale train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Rochdale is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Stirling to Rochdale.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Stirling to Rochdale?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain
5h 15m
£92–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 38m
£29–47
Drive 217.8 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Rochdalecar 217.8 mi
4h 1m
£54–78
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 6m
£76–188
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
6h 7m
£81–130
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 21m
£91–204
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 25m
£79–187

Stirling to Rochdale by train and foot

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Distance: 263.3 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Rochdale via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 38m.

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