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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Rochdale:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Rochdale costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Rochdale
How to get from Birmingham to Rochdale by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Rochdale is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:40 PM2h20Birmingham9:00 PMRochdale$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:40 PM2h20Birmingham9:00 PMRochdale$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:25 PM2h15Birmingham10:40 PMRochdale$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Rochdale:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Rochdale costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Rochdale as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Rochdale by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Rochdale by bus.
- 12 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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