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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Rochdale by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Rochdale is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Rochdale:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Rochdale costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Rochdale as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Brunel Street and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Rochdale by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, NX West Midlands to go to Rochdale by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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