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Compare bus and train for Rochdale to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Rochdale to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Rochdale to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to Leeds:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to Leeds costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $12 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6 (-€5). The journey takes 1h 9m versus 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rochdale to Leeds
How to get from Rochdale to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rochdale to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX170
7:58 AM 1h02 Chadderton, Broadway 9:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX170
7:58 AM 1h02 Chadderton, Broadway 9:00 AM Leeds, Coach Station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- NX170
12:03 PM 0h47 Chadderton, Broadway 12:50 PM Leeds, Coach Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G89199
9:10 AM 1h03 Rochdale station (RCD) 10:13 AM Leeds station (LDS) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89194
8:12 AM 1h10 Rochdale station (RCD) 9:22 AM Leeds station (LDS) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89274
6:45 AM 1h13 Rochdale station (RCD) 7:58 AM Leeds station (LDS) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX170
7:38 PM 0h47 Chadderton, Broadway 8:25 PM Leeds, Coach Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX170
3:53 PM 0h47 Chadderton, Broadway 4:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to Leeds:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to Leeds costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochdale and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Chadderton, Broadway and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Leeds by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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