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Compare train and bus 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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$7 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) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Rochdale:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Rochdale costing on average $16 (€13).
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.
Y258328:35 AM0h40Bradford Interchange (BDI)9:15 AMRochdale station (RCD)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Y256466:04 AM0h42Bradford Interchange (BDI)6:46 AMRochdale station (RCD)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y258328:35 AM0h40Bradford Interchange (BDI)9:15 AMRochdale station (RCD)$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y256388:04 AM0h43Bradford Interchange (BDI)8:47 AMRochdale station (RCD)$141One-way0 transfers
Y254077:04 AM0h42Bradford Interchange (BDI)7:46 AMRochdale station (RCD)$111One-way0 transfers
Y258066:33 AM0h42Bradford Interchange (BDI)7:15 AMRochdale station (RCD)$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Rochdale:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Rochdale costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 23m.
- Around 7 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Chadderton, Broadway.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Rochdale by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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