What is the cheapest way to get from Whalley Range to Rochdale?

The cheapest way to get from Whalley Range to Rochdale is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Whalley Range to Rochdale?

The fastest way to get from Whalley Range to Rochdale is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Whalley Range and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Whalley Range to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Withington Road and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens and Middleton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Whalley Range and Rochdale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chorlton and arriving at Rochdale Town Centre. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Whalley Range to Rochdale?

The distance between Whalley Range and Rochdale is 14 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.

How do I travel from Whalley Range to Rochdale without a car?

The best way to get from Whalley Range to Rochdale without a car is to tram and train which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Whalley Range to Rochdale?

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Whalley Range to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whalley Range to Rochdale bus from?

Whalley Range to Rochdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Withington Road station.

Where do I catch the Whalley Range to Rochdale train from?

Whalley Range to Rochdale train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Chorlton station.

Where does the Whalley Range to Rochdale bus arrive?

Whalley Range to Rochdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Whalley Range to Rochdale train arrive?

Whalley Range to Rochdale train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Whalley Range to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Whalley Range to Rochdale is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Whalley Range to Rochdale.

Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3837+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Whalley Range to Rochdale - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 85 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Whalley Range to Rochdale by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Chorlton to Victoriatram Navy Line / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
41 min
£6–11
Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whalley Range to Rochdalecar 16.6 mi
27 min
£4–6
Line 85 bus, line 163 bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Withington Road to Piccadilly Gardensbus 85 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Middleton Bus Stationbus 163 / ...
3. Take the bus from Middleton Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
1h 34m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whalley Range to Rochdaletaxi 16.6 mi
27 min
£40–50
Tram
1. Take the tram from Chorlton to Rochdale Town Centretram Pink Line
1h 14m
£5–8

Whalley Range to Rochdale by tram and train

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Distance: 14.2 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Whalley Range, Manchester, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Withington Road to Rochdale Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens and Middleton Bus Station in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, Metrolink operates a vehicle from Chorlton to Rochdale Town Centre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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