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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Rochdale is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Rochdale is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Rochdale via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Congleton to Rochdale?

The distance between Congleton and Rochdale is 37 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £10 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Congleton to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Rochdale train from?

Congleton to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.

Train or bus from Congleton to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Congleton to Rochdale is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £10 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and line 163 bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Congleton to Rochdale train arrive?

Congleton to Rochdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Congleton to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Rochdale is 40 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Congleton to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3676+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Congleton to Rochdale - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 38 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Congleton to Rochdale by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
1h 24m
£11–33
Drive 39.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Congleton to Rochdalecar 39.8 mi
51 min
£10–14
Line 38 bus, line 163 bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 38
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Middleton Bus Stationbus 163 / ...
3. Take the bus from Middleton Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
2h 14m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Congleton to Rochdaletaxi 39.8 mi
51 min
£80–100
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram Pink Line
1h 56m
£10–27
Line 38 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 38
2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram Pink Line
2h 14m

Congleton to Rochdale by train and tram

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.6 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Rochdale via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, and Middleton Bus Station in around 2h 14m.

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