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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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$34 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Rochdale:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Rochdale costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
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How to get from Sheffield to Rochdale by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Rochdale is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:45 PM4h52Sheffield9:37 PMRochdale$271One-way0 transfers
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4:45 PM4h52Sheffield9:37 PMRochdale$271One-way0 transfers
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4:45 PM4h52Sheffield9:37 PMRochdale$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Rochdale:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Rochdale costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Rochdale as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Chadderton, Broadway.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Rochdale by train.
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