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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 zł 103 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. 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 zł 103, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,630.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 482 Average price | zł 103 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,630 Average price | zł 405 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Rochdale to London
Compare the available ways to get from Rochdale to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to London:
A bus is zł 380 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to London costing on average zł 482.
A bus is zł 1,528 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochdale to London costing on average zł 1,630.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
You'll arrive about 1h 46m sooner (2h 34m by train vs 4h 20m by car). Tickets start at around zł 482 compared to roughly zł 405 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), 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.
8:30 AM 6h05 Rochdale 2:35 PM London zł 41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:30 AM 6h05 Rochdale 2:35 PM London zł 41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 AM 4h30 Rochdale 3:30 PM London zł 64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:37 PM 7h13 Rochdale 8:50 PM London zł 70 1 One-way 0 transfers3:30 PM 4h40 Rochdale 8:10 PM London zł 93 1 One-way 0 transfers7:10 AM 6h10 Rochdale 1:20 PM London zł 104 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to London:
A bus is zł 380 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to London costing on average zł 482.
A bus is zł 1,528 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rochdale to London costing on average zł 1,630.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 4 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 Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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