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How to get fromMiddlesbrough to Rochdaleby train, bus, car, or tram

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Todmordentrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2h 35m
    £34–57
  2. Bus, line 17 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    3h 47m
    £14–19
  3. Drive  96 mi

    1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Rochdalecar car 96 mi
    1h 48m
    £24–35
  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leedstrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain train Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
    2h 45m
    £35–61
  5. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Town Centretram tram Pink Line
    4h 17m
    £20–33

Middlesbrough to Rochdale by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Rochdale, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Todmorden every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Middlesbrough to Rochdale Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 47m.

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