How to travel from London to Rochdale

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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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€28

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Cheapest

€156

Average price

6h 2m

Average total duration

5h 32m

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30m

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2h 58m

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2h 28m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Rochdale

How to get from London to Rochdale by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Rochdale is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX540
03:00PM6h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:00PMRochdale, Interchange
$331One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540
03:00PM6h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:00PMRochdale, Interchange
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1384
09:10PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
10:15PMManchester Airport
$1401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02615+Northern Rail (3)Y25418
09:13AM2h59
London Euston (EUS)
12:12PMRochdale station (RCD)
$1231One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastL02244+Northern Rail (3)Y25416
09:33AM3h00
London Euston (EUS)
12:33PMRochdale station (RCD)
$1231One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW02610+Northern Rail (3)G90651
10:13AM2h56
London Euston (EUS)
01:09PMRochdale station (RCD)
$1231One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1360
08:05AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
09:10AMManchester Airport
$3151One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1372
03:20PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
04:30PMManchester Airport
$3571One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1376
05:55PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
07:05PMManchester Airport
$3571One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Rochdale

Travel to Rochdale easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Rochdale.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Rochdale including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Rochdale is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Rochdale is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 56m.

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from London to Rochdale is approximately 169 miles (272 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Rochdale is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Rochdale:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Rochdale, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Rochdale by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Rochdale by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Rochdale:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Rochdale often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester Victoria (MCV), Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Blackpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rochdale and these popular destinations at a great price.

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