What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Rochdale?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Rochdale from Manchester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Rochdale from Manchester?
You can reach Rochdale with just £2 by taking a Train from Northern, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Northern0h 43m018:06ManchesterOxford Road Station18:49RochdaleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:06:00 to Central Station, Rochdale (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 43m
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What are the fastest trips from Manchester to Rochdale?
You can get to Rochdale from Manchester in just 0h 43m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Northern0h 43m018:06ManchesterOxford Road Station18:49RochdaleCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Oxford Road Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:06:00 to Central Station, Rochdale (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 43m
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Bus from Manchester to Rochdale
What are the most popular stations in Manchester and Rochdale?
In Manchester, you will usually depart from Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, while in Rochdale you will be arriving at Central Station, Castleton (Manchester) Station or Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Rochdale from Manchester? With 1 connections between 1 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Manchester and Rochdale, you can pay as low as £2 with a Train from Northern.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Rochdale in just 0h 43m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Manchester and Rochdale are Northern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Manchester and Rochdale is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Salford or to Whitworth, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Leeds Bradford Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Manchester to Rochdale?
The most popular companies between Manchester and Rochdale, are Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Northern
All you need to know when you travel from Manchester to Rochdale
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Manchester to Rochdale. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Manchester to Rochdale
How can I reach Rochdale from Manchester?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Rochdale from Manchester.
How far is Rochdale from Manchester?
The distance between Manchester and Rochdale is 15.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Manchester and Rochdale?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 0 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 3 kgs, and a flight 4 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Manchester to Rochdale?
You can get to Rochdale with just £2 by taking a Train from Northern.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Rochdale?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Rochdale in just 0h 43m with a Train from Northern.
More routes to Manchester and to Rochdale
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