London to Rochdale bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Rochdale

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£26

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

4 h 20 m

Average duration

4 h 52 m

Buses per day

Distance

272 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Rochdale will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.

Fast coaches

Of the 6 buses that leave London for Rochdale every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 272 km distance in an average of 4 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

07:305h00

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£261One-way

0 changes

08:304h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£271One-way

0 changes

15:005h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

20:20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£271One-way

0 changes

15:304h50

London

20:20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£271One-way

0 changes

23:004h50

London, Victoria Coach Station

03:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£341One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for London to Rochdale

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Most popular Coach	Train	Flight
£18 Average Price Cheapest	£125 Average Price	£126 Average Price
5h 33m average duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 46m average duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 5m average duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	- CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Rochdale

United Kingdom

Buses from London to Rochdale run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

271 km

Average bus duration

5h 3m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 20m

First bus

07:30

Last bus

23:00

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus London to Rochdale

You can travel by coach to Rochdale from London with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Rochdale coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from London to Rochdale with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £28
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

London to Rochdale coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £13

FAQs: London to Rochdale coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Rochdale with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Rochdale.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Rochdale can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Rochdale is £18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Rochdale coach time is 4 h 20 min covering the 168 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Rochdale leaves at 07: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Rochdale leaves at 23: 00.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Rochdale without having to change trains with National Express or Megabus. There are 2 direct coaches from London to Rochdale each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the London to Rochdale coach with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route to Rochdale from London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rochdale, Interchange (Stand D), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Rochdale from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Rochdale by coach is November.

You have options as you can travel from London to Rochdale 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from London to Rochdale has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Rochdale.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Rochdale.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Rochdale, follow these tips:

Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Rochdale.

No, luggage for the coach from London to Rochdale needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London to Rochdale.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Rochdale.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London to Rochdale.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London to Rochdale.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Rochdale

London

Rochdale

The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Rochdale.

London, Victoria Coach Station Wifi