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Compare train and coach for Leicester to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 129 km
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2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Rochdale from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Rochdale is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Leicester to Rochdale
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Rochdale:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Rochdale costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Rochdale as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Rochdale station (RCD).
- Coaches mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Rochdale by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Arriva Midlands to go to Rochdale by coach.
- 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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