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

The cheapest way to get from Handforth to Rochdale is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Handforth to Rochdale is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Stanley Drive and arriving at Rochdale Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens and Middleton Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Handforth and Rochdale?

No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Handforth and arriving at Rochdale via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Handforth to Rochdale?

The distance between Handforth and Rochdale is 22 miles. The road distance is 24.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Handforth to Rochdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Handforth to Rochdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Rochdale bus from?

Handforth to Rochdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Stanley Drive station.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Rochdale train from?

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

Train or bus from Handforth to Rochdale?

The best way to get from Handforth to Rochdale is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 163 bus and line 17 bus, which costs and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Handforth to Rochdale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Handforth to Rochdale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Handforth to Rochdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Handforth to Rochdale is 25 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Handforth to Rochdale.

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

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Handforth to Rochdale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 163 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Handforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
1h 7m
£10–14
Drive 24.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Handforth to Rochdalecar 24.4 mi
30 min
£6–9
Bus, line 163 bus, line 17 bus
1. Take the bus from Stanley Drive to Piccadilly Gardensbus 42C
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 8m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Handforth to Rochdaletaxi 24.4 mi
30 min
£50–65
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre to Didsbury Villagebus 42C
2. Take the tram from Didsbury Village to Rochdale Town Centretram Pink Line
1h 55m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Handforth to Rochdale.

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Distance: 21.5 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a train from Handforth to Rochdale via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanley Drive to Rochdale Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens and Middleton Bus Station in around 2h 8m.

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