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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 €12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€19 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Rochdale
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Rochdale, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Rochdale:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rochdale costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 37m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€8. The journey takes 1h 7m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 PM 1h07 Leeds 9:37 PM Rochdale €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:30 PM 1h07 Leeds 9:37 PM Rochdale €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:15 PM 1h02 Leeds 12:17 AM Rochdale €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:45 PM 1h07 Leeds 5:52 PM Rochdale €7 1 One-way 0 transfers5:45 PM 1h07 Leeds 6:52 PM Rochdale €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Rochdale:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Rochdale costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 37m.
- 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 to go to Rochdale by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Rochdale by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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