How to travel from Birmingham to Rochdale

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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 78 miles (127 km)

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€66

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3h 3m

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2h 33m

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2h 21m

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from Birmingham to Rochdale

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.

FlixBus
05:40PM2h20
Birmingham
08:00PMRochdale
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
05:40PM2h20
Birmingham
08:00PMRochdale
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Megabus
05:05PM2h05
Birmingham
07:10PMRochdale
$171One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:10PM2h30
Birmingham
03:40PMRochdale
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Rochdale

Travel to Rochdale easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Rochdale.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Rochdale including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Rochdale is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Rochdale:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Rochdale costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Rochdale is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 0m.

The distance from Birmingham to Rochdale is approximately 78 miles (127 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Rochdale is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Rochdale:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Rochdale, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Rochdale:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Rochdale often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester Victoria (MCV), Manchester, Leeds, Bradford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rochdale and these popular destinations at a great price.

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