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Compare bus and train for Rochdale to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Rochdale to Birmingham:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to Birmingham costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to Birmingham:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to Birmingham costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochdale and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rochdale station (RCD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Brunel Street.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express, Bee Network to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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