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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Congleton is to tram and train which costs £9 - £13 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Congleton is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Congleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Congleton station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Hollington Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Congleton via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Congleton?

The distance between Rochdale and Congleton is 37 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £11 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Rochdale to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Congleton bus from?

Rochdale to Congleton bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Congleton train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochdale to Congleton?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Congleton is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 409 bus and line 330 bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Rochdale to Congleton bus arrive?

Rochdale to Congleton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rochdale to Congleton train arrive?

Rochdale to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Congleton is 40 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Rochdale to Congleton.

Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1331+ hotels available in Congleton.

Rochdale to Congleton - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 409 bus

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

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 Rochdale to Manchester VictoriaLeeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CongletonManchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent / ...
1h 49m
£11–22
Drive 39.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rochdale to Congleton39.4 mi
48 min
£10–15
Line 409 bus, line 330 bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange409
2. Take the bus from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange to Stockport Interchange330
3h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochdale to Congleton39.4 mi
48 min
£80–100
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's SquarePink Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CongletonManchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent / ...
2h 34m
£10–13
Line 17 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchange17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk076 / ...
4h 30m

Rochdale to Congleton by train and tram

115Weekly Services

1h 49mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.6 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Congleton via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Congleton via Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange, Stockport Interchange, and Stockport in around 3h 15m.

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