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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m 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 $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rochdale costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
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.
G892537:12 PM1h01Leeds station (LDS)8:13 PMRochdale station (RCD)$31One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
G892537:12 PM1h01Leeds station (LDS)8:13 PMRochdale station (RCD)$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX1705:45 PM0h42Leeds, Coach Station6:27 PMChadderton, Broadway$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
G892788:42 PM1h04Leeds station (LDS)9:46 PMRochdale station (RCD)$31One-way0 transfers
L892887:17 PM1h18Leeds station (LDS)8:35 PMRochdale station (RCD)$31One-way0 transfers
P245098:16 PM1h19Leeds station (LDS)9:35 PMRochdale station (RCD)$31One-way0 transfers
NX17010:05 AM0h42Leeds, Coach Station10:47 AMChadderton, Broadway$121One-way0 transfers
NX1701:55 PM0h42Leeds, Coach Station2:37 PMChadderton, Broadway$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Rochdale:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rochdale costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 10 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 National Express, First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield to go to Rochdale by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Rochdale by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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