How to travel from Rochdale to Manchester

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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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$5

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Cheapest

$6

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(fuel + tolls)

47m

Average total duration

Fastest

17m

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30m

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44m

Average total duration

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Northern Rail

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The cheapest way to travel from Rochdale to Manchester is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).
The fastest way to travel from Rochdale to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 17m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rochdale and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Rochdale to Manchester among Omio's users.

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from Rochdale to Manchester

How to get from Rochdale to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Rochdale to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Northern Rail
    2:21 PM0h20
    Rochdale
    2:41 PMManchester
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern Rail
    2:21 PM0h20
    Rochdale
    2:41 PMManchester
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern Rail
    3:47 PM0h14
    Rochdale
    4:01 PMManchester
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern Rail
    8:35 AM0h15
    Rochdale
    8:50 AMManchester
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern Rail
    7:10 AM0h15
    Rochdale
    7:25 AMManchester
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern Rail
    3:10 PM0h15
    Rochdale
    3:25 PMManchester
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rochdale to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rochdale to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rochdale and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rochdale to Manchester is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).
The fastest way to travel from Rochdale to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 17m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 45m.

The distance from Rochdale to Manchester is approximately 9 miles (16 km).
The average frequency per day from Rochdale to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rochdale to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rochdale station (RCD) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Chadderton, Broadway and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rochdale to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Bee Network to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rochdale to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Bee Network.
Omio customers who travel from Rochdale to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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