4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochdale to Leicester
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochdale to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochdale to Leicester will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rochdale for Leicester on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 129 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:10 AM4h32Rochdale10:42 AMLeicester$1181One-way0 transfers
- 6:10 AM4h32Rochdale10:42 AMLeicester$1181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Rochdale to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to Leicester:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to Leicester costing on average $109 (€88).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
You'll arrive about 35m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 2h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $109 (€88) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochdale to Leicester
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Trains from Rochdale to Leicester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $106 (€86) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€86) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Rochdale to Leicester trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Rochdale and Leicester from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rochdale to Leicester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochdale to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rochdale to Leicester
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Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:10 - 20:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:45 Saturday 06:10 - 20:45 Sunday 09:00 - 19:40
- Car Park: Hare Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to the station and platforms via lifts, which are available during station staffing hours.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Located on Maclure Road across from the station entrance for buses to Bury and Bolton. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Road near the AJI Cash and Carry.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, From Manchester Road down 41 steps to Manchester platform or 42 steps to the Rochdale platform. From the station approach roads, there is level access onto both platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Along Manchester Road, but not nearby the station, for buses to Manchester, Middleton or Rochdale. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Manchester Road above the railway station
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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