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

The cheapest way to get from Formby to Rochdale is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Formby to Rochdale is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Formby and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Formby to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Formby Gardens and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Duke Street, Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Formby and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Formby to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Formby and arriving at Rochdale via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

How far is it from Formby to Rochdale?

The distance between Formby and Rochdale is 54 miles. The road distance is 46.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Formby to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £14 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Formby to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formby to Rochdale bus from?

Formby to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Formby to Rochdale train from?

Formby to Rochdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Formby station.

Train or bus from Formby to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Formby to Rochdale is to train which takes 2h and costs £14 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Formby to Rochdale bus arrive?

Formby to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Formby to Rochdale train arrive?

Formby to Rochdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central station.

Can I drive from Formby to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Formby to Rochdale is 47 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Formby to Rochdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Rochdale?

There are 3776+ hotels available in Rochdale.

Formby to Rochdale - 6 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, car, and taxi

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

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 Formby to Liverpool Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
2h
£14–35
Drive 46.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Formby to Rochdalecar 46.6 mi
57 min
£12–17
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
3h
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Formby to Rochdaletaxi 46.6 mi
57 min
£95–120
Line 44 bus, train, line 471 bus
1. Take the bus from Formby Station to Southport Stationbus 44
2. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
3h 28m
Bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
4h 37m

Formby to Rochdale by train and foot

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Map of how to get from Formby to Rochdale.

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Distance: 53.7 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Formby to Rochdale via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Rochdale Interchange via Duke Street, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 37m.

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