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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Rochdale
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Rochdale:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rochdale costing on average $58 (€46).
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rochdale costing on average $77 (€61).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Rochdale by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Rochdale by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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