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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$151 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Rochdale:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rochdale costing on average $151 (€124).
A bus is $178 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rochdale costing on average $201 (€164).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Rochdale
How to get from London to Rochdale by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Rochdale is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:00 PM5h50London8:50 PMRochdale$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:00 PM5h50London8:50 PMRochdale$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:40 PM4h10London11:50 PMRochdale$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:30 PM8h28London6:58 AMRochdale$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Rochdale:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rochdale costing on average $151 (€124).
A bus is $178 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rochdale costing on average $201 (€164).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Rochdale as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Rochdale by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Rochdale by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Rochdale by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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