There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Welshpool by train, tram, bus, or car
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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 Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Welshpooltrain
3h 41m£26–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
7h 6m£20–48Drive 91.3 mi
- Drive from Rochdale to Welshpoolcar 91.3 mi
1h 45m£22–32Tram, train, bus
- Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Squaretram
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus X75
4h 21m£27–59
Rochdale to Welshpool by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Welshpool is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Middleton Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Welshpool via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Rochdale and Welshpool is 94 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rochdale to Welshpool without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 41m and costs £26 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Rochdale to Welshpool, including transfers.
Rochdale to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Rochdale to Welshpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.
Rochdale to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Middleton Bus Station, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 6m.
- 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
- £3–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- 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 St Peter's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Welshpool
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Rochdale to Welshpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Welshpool is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Rochdale to Welshpool.
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