There are 4 ways to get from Rochdale to Welshpool by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ShrewsburyManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 40m£28–73Drive 91.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochdale to Welshpool91.3 mi
1h 44m£23–33Train, line 1 bus, bus
- Take the train from Rochdale to Chester
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 71
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand BT12
4h 54mTram, train, bus
- Take the tram from Rochdale Town Centre to St Peter's Square
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX75
4h 21m£29–64
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 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Welshpool is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £22 - £35.
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 40m.
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 which takes 3h 40m and costs £28 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Rochdale to Welshpool, including transfers.
Rochdale to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Rochdale to Welshpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Welshpool is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Rochdale to Welshpool.
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What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Welshpool, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £18–50 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Rochdale to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
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
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Arriva Wales
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Tanat Valley
- 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
- Celtic Travel
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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
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