There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Rochdale by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 50m£61–101Drive 185.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Rochdalecar 185.6 mi
3h 54m£46–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 6m£65–100
Wales to Rochdale by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Rochdale is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Rochdale is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £110.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Rochdale via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Wales and Rochdale is 181 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Wales to Rochdale, including transfers.
Wales to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Rochdale train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Rochdale is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Wales to Rochdale.
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What companies run services between Wales and Rochdale, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
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