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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rochdale to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł104 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł104, while a flight costs an average of zł550.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł368 Average price | zł104 Average price Cheapest | zł550 Average price | zł400 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to London:
A bus is zł263 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to London costing on average zł368.
A bus is zł446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochdale to London costing on average zł550.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
The journey is about 1h 52m faster (2h 28m by train vs 4h 20m by car) and roughly zł33 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł368 vs zł400). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Rochdale to London
How to get from Rochdale to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rochdale to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:00 AM4h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)zł511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:00 AM4h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:00 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)zł511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:50 AM3h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East11:35 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)zł531One-way0 transfers
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G8909612:46 PM3h46Rochdale station (RCD)4:32 PMLondon Euston (EUS)zł3071One-way2 transfers
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G8909612:46 PM3h46Rochdale station (RCD)4:32 PMLondon Euston (EUS)zł3071One-way2 transfers
FlixBus5:00 AM4h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:20 AMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)zł511One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM4h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:35 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationzł511One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 AM4h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:55 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationzł511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to London:
A bus is zł263 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to London costing on average zł368.
A bus is zł446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochdale to London costing on average zł550.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochdale and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rochdale station (RCD) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Bee Network to go to London by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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