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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 an average ticket price of NOK 212 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 212, while a flight costs an average of NOK 3,880.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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NOK 1,313 Average price | NOK 212 Average price Cheapest | NOK 3,880 Average price | NOK 953 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Rochdale
Compare the available ways to get from London to Rochdale, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Rochdale:
A bus is NOK 1,101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rochdale costing on average NOK 1,313.
A bus is NOK 3,669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rochdale costing on average NOK 3,880.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
You'll arrive about 2h 0m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 4h 31m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 1,313 compared to roughly NOK 953 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P2414512:13 PM 3h03 London Euston (EUS) 3:16 PM Rochdale station (RCD) NOK 1,032 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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12:13 PM 3h03 London Euston (EUS) 3:16 PM Rochdale station (RCD) NOK 1,032 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W34280+G89237
2:13 PM 2h56 London Euston (EUS) 5:09 PM Rochdale station (RCD) NOK 1,128 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W33954+G89130
1:33 PM 3h00 London Euston (EUS) 4:33 PM Rochdale station (RCD) NOK 1,128 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33926+G89133
2:33 PM 3h00 London Euston (EUS) 5:33 PM Rochdale station (RCD) NOK 1,128 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34179+G89127+
C2461912:33 PM 3h00 London Euston (EUS) 3:33 PM Rochdale station (RCD) NOK 1,128 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Rochdale:
A bus is NOK 1,101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rochdale costing on average NOK 1,313.
A bus is NOK 3,669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rochdale costing on average NOK 3,880.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 Avanti West Coast, Lumo to go to Rochdale by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Rochdale by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Rochdale by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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