There are 5 ways to get from Rochdale to Carnforth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rochdale to Boltontrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
- Take the train from Bolton to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
2h 33m£9–23Line 471 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 471
- Take the train from Bolton to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
3h 9mDrive 56.8 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Carnforthcar 56.8 mi
1h 8m£14–20Line 17 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus Uk030
4h 57mLine 471 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 471
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus 125
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
5h 31m
Rochdale to Carnforth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Carnforth is to train which costs £9 - £23 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Carnforth is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Police Station via Shudehill Interchange, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Carnforth via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Rochdale and Carnforth is 68 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £9 - £23.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Rochdale to Carnforth, including transfers.
Rochdale to Carnforth bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Carnforth is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £9 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 17 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Carnforth, England?
You can take a train from Rochdale to Carnforth via Bolton in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Police Station via Shudehill Interchange, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 4h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Rochdale to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–8
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochdale to Carnforth bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Carnforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Carnforth is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Rochdale to Carnforth.
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