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Compare train and bus for Rochdale to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Rochdale to Manchester
How to get from Rochdale to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rochdale to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:21 PM0h20Rochdale2:41 PMManchester$41One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:21 PM0h20Rochdale2:41 PMManchester$41One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:47 PM0h14Rochdale4:01 PMManchester$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:35 AM0h15Rochdale8:50 AMManchester$51One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 AM0h15Rochdale7:25 AMManchester$61One-way0 transfers
- 3:10 PM0h15Rochdale3:25 PMManchester$61One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochdale and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rochdale station (RCD) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Chadderton, Broadway and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Bee Network to go to Manchester by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
- 1 direct buses per day with Bee Network.
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