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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Rochdale to Bristol
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rochdale to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochdale to Bristol will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rochdale for Bristol every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Rochdale to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Bristol 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 coach which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 242 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£53 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rochdale to Bristol train times
The table below shows live departures for Rochdale to Bristol trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:37 Rochdale | 4h38 | 17:15 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:37 Rochdale | 4h43 | 18:20 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 04:51 Rochdale | 4h17 | 09:08 Bristol | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rochdale to Bristol
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Trains from Rochdale to Bristol run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 19:35. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 19:35 |
FAQs: Rochdale to Bristol train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochdale to Bristol by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Rochdale and Bristol
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Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:10 - 20:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:45 Saturday 06:10 - 20:45 Sunday 09:00 - 19:40
- Car Park: Hare Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to the station and platforms via lifts, which are available during station staffing hours.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Located on Maclure Road across from the station entrance for buses to Bury and Bolton. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Road near the AJI Cash and Carry.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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