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

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There are 7 ways to get from Swindon to Rochdale by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  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 43m
    £89–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus bus Uk044
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    6h 49m
    £30–48

  3. Train, bus, line 17 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 Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    6h 1m
    £49–80

  4. Drive  170.8 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Rochdalecar car 170.8 mi
    3h 14m
    £43–62

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, 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
    £105–326

  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
    £77–125

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h 27m
    £75–177

Swindon to Rochdale by train and tram

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Rochdale Interchange via Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 49m.

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