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 - £15 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 - £15.

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 27m.

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 27m and costs £15 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m 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 27m and costs £15 - £30. Alternatively, you can line 38 bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 2h 17m.

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?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly
1h 27m
£16–29
Drive 39.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Congleton to Rochdalecar 39.8 mi
51 min
£10–15
Line 38 bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 38
2. Take the bus from Park View to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
2h 17m
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
2h 13m
£13–23
Line 38 bus, train, tram
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 38
2. Take the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram
2h 32m

Congleton to Rochdale by train and tram

107Weekly Services

1h 27mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.6 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £9–19 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange via Bus Station, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly Gardens, and Park View in around 2h 17m.

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