Rome2Rio

How to get fromSwindon to Rochdaleby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

Find Transport to Rochdale

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 50m
    £100–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    7h 53m
    £23–45

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    6h 44m
    £53–87

  4. Drive  171.2 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Rochdalecar car 171.2 mi
    3h 14m
    £43–61

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 37m
    £105–350

  6. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram tram
    5h 38m
    £83–131

Swindon to Rochdale by train, foot, and bus

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swindon to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Rochdale via Bristol Parkway, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Rochdale Interchange via Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Millennium Point, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 53m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers