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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Rochdale:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rochdale costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.60 (€-8.73). The journey takes 1h 6m versus 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Rochdale
How to get from Leeds to Rochdale by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Rochdale is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G892302:12 PM1h01Leeds station (LDS)3:13 PMRochdale station (RCD)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
G892302:12 PM1h01Leeds station (LDS)3:13 PMRochdale station (RCD)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX1709:30 PM0h37Leeds, Coach Station10:07 PMChadderton, Broadway$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
G892353:12 PM1h02Leeds station (LDS)4:14 PMRochdale station (RCD)$101One-way0 transfers
G892496:12 PM1h02Leeds station (LDS)7:14 PMRochdale station (RCD)$141One-way0 transfers
G892394:12 PM1h02Leeds station (LDS)5:14 PMRochdale station (RCD)$141One-way0 transfers
NX1705:45 PM0h42Leeds, Coach Station6:27 PMChadderton, Broadway$121One-way0 transfers
NX1701:55 PM0h42Leeds, Coach Station2:37 PMChadderton, Broadway$171One-way0 transfers
NX17010:05 AM0h42Leeds, Coach Station10:47 AMChadderton, Broadway$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Rochdale:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rochdale costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 36m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Rochdale as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Chadderton, Broadway.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Rochdale by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Rochdale by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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