There are 5 ways to get from Rochdale to Handforth by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the tram from Victoria to Piccadillytram
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Handforthtrain
1h 12m£10–14Drive 24.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochdale to Handforthcar 24.4 mi
31 min£6–9Line 17 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 17 / ...
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Frontline Housebus 42C
2h 48mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Rochdale to Handforthtaxi 24.4 mi
31 min£50–65Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to Didsbury Villagetram Pink Line
- Take the bus from Didsbury Village to Frontline Housebus 42C
2h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Handforth is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Handforth is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Frontline House via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Handforth via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Rochdale and Handforth is 22 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Handforth without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 12m and costs £10 - £15.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Rochdale to Handforth, including transfers.
Rochdale to Handforth bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Handforth bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Handforth, England?
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Frontline House via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Rochdale to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Handforth
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Victoria to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Rochdale Town Centre to Didsbury Village
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Frontline House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Didsbury Village to Frontline House
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 750 750
- Website
- rochdaletowntaxi.co.uk
Streamline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 644 104
Central Newline
- Phone
- +44 1706 378 000
- Website
- centralnewline.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rochdale to Handforth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Handforth is 25 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Rochdale to Handforth.
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