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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Rochdale
How to get from Bradford to Rochdale by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Rochdale is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L892887:38 PM0h57Bradford Interchange (BDI)8:35 PMRochdale station (RCD)$51One-way0 transfers
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L892887:38 PM0h57Bradford Interchange (BDI)8:35 PMRochdale station (RCD)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G892496:36 PM0h38Bradford Interchange (BDI)7:14 PMRochdale station (RCD)$81One-way0 transfers
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L892846:38 PM0h57Bradford Interchange (BDI)7:35 PMRochdale station (RCD)$51One-way0 transfers
G892537:34 PM0h39Bradford Interchange (BDI)8:13 PMRochdale station (RCD)$61One-way0 transfers
G891007:03 PM0h44Bradford Interchange (BDI)7:47 PMRochdale station (RCD)$61One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Rochdale
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Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Rochdale as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Chadderton, Broadway.
- Travel with First Bradford, First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield to go to Rochdale by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Rochdale by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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