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

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Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
- Around 7 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 (3) to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Bee Network to go to Manchester by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
- 1 direct buses per day with Bee Network.
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