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How to get from Manchester to Rochdale by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Rochdale is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Rochdale:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Rochdale costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Rochdale as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Chadderton, Broadway.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express to go to Rochdale by train.
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Rochdale by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express.
- 1 direct buses per day with Bee Network.
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