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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 an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 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 |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (42m by train vs 44m by car). Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- C317224:03 PM0h42Bradford Interchange (BDI)4:45 PMRochdale station (RCD)$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C317224:03 PM0h42Bradford Interchange (BDI)4:45 PMRochdale station (RCD)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C317235:04 PM0h41Bradford Interchange (BDI)5:45 PMRochdale station (RCD)$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G891063:04 PM0h42Bradford Interchange (BDI)3:46 PMRochdale station (RCD)$61One-way0 transfers
- G892363:35 PM0h41Bradford Interchange (BDI)4:16 PMRochdale station (RCD)$71One-way0 transfers
- G892465:35 PM0h42Bradford Interchange (BDI)6:17 PMRochdale station (RCD)$71One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Bradford 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 Bradford to Rochdale.
- Around 7 trains 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 Northern Rail to go to Rochdale by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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