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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Rochdale is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Rochdale is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Rochdale via Birmingham New Street, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Exeter to Rochdale?

The distance between Exeter and Rochdale is 259 miles. The road distance is 249.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Rochdale without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 3m and costs £45 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Exeter to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rochdale bus from?

Exeter to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rochdale train from?

Exeter to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Exeter to Rochdale is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 3m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Exeter to Rochdale bus arrive?

Exeter to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Rochdale train arrive?

Exeter to Rochdale train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Rochdale is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Exeter to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

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Exeter to Rochdale - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Rochdale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 3m
£45–201
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
8h 34m
£22–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 17m
Drive 248.2 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Rochdalecar 248.2 mi
4h 23m
£61–88
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
3h 41m
£78–269
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 16m
£82–160
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 1m
£125–332
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
6h 5m
£111–394
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 39m
£97–218

Exeter to Rochdale by train and tram

145Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rochdale via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Rochdale Interchange via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 17m.

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