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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Merseyside is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Merseyside is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Merseyside station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Bidston Station via Middleton Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Bidston via Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Merseyside?

The distance between Rochdale and Merseyside is 47 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Merseyside without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £8 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Rochdale to Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Merseyside bus from?

Rochdale to Merseyside bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Merseyside train from?

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

Train or bus from Rochdale to Merseyside?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Merseyside is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £8 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £25 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Rochdale to Merseyside bus arrive?

Rochdale to Merseyside bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Rochdale to Merseyside train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rochdale to Merseyside?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Merseyside is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Rochdale to Merseyside.

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

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Rochdale to Merseyside - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and tram

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Manchester VictoriaLeeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 37m
£9–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Station407
4h 22m
£11–25
Drive 47.4 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Merseyside47.4 mi
1h 3m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rochdale to Merseyside47.4 mi
1h 3m
£100–120
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to VictoriaPink Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 15m
£10–31
Tram, train, bus
1. Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to Victoria
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Coral Ridge437
2h 28m
£13–34

Rochdale to Merseyside by train and foot

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Rochdale to Merseyside.

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Distance: 46.5 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Merseyside, Wirral, England?

You can take a train from Rochdale to Bidston via Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bidston Station via Middleton Bus Station, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 4h 22m.

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