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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $161 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rochdale costing on average $196 (€156).
A bus is $161 (€128) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rochdale costing on average $196 (€156).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
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.
FlixBus8:40 AM4h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:40 AM4h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)12:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13809:50 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:45 PMManchester Airport$4421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L02244+
Y254169:33 AM3h00London Euston (EUS)12:33 PMRochdale station (RCD)$1231One-way1 transfer - W02615+Y254189:13 AM2h59London Euston (EUS)12:12 PMRochdale station (RCD)$1961One-way1 transfer
- W02620+Y250548:13 AM3h03London Euston (EUS)11:16 AMRochdale station (RCD)$1961One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:10 AM4h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM4h50London, Victoria Coach Station12:50 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 AM4h50London, Victoria Coach Station2:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$121One-way0 transfers
- BA136412:05 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport1:10 PMManchester Airport$3211One-way0 transfers
- BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$4011One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:00 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport7:05 PMManchester Airport$4011One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Rochdale:
A bus is $161 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Rochdale costing on average $196 (€156).
A bus is $161 (€128) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Rochdale costing on average $196 (€156).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Rochdale by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Rochdale by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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