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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £390.
Distance: 226 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £174 Average Price | £390 Average Price | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Rochdale, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Rochdale:
A coach is £152 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Rochdale costing on average £174.
A coach is £368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Rochdale costing on average £390.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 4h 4m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (3h 19m by bus vs 3h 29m by car) and save roughly £22 compared to fuel and tolls (£22 vs £44). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rochdale are Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, York and Chester. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rochdale on Omio.
Manchester is known for its industrial heritage, influential music and deep football culture. Red-brick canalside areas, major museums and lively nightlife give it an energetic northern character.
Leeds is a major West Yorkshire city known for Victorian arcades, shopping and a lively music scene. Its industrial heritage, regenerated waterfront and large student population give it an energetic but down-to-earth character.
Liverpool is known for The Beatles, football and a waterfront shaped by its maritime past. Its grand docks, museums and lively city centre give it a proud, creative character.
York is known for its Roman and Viking heritage, medieval streets and the imposing York Minster. Its compact centre, old walls and busy mix of shops, pubs and museums make it easy to grasp the city's historic character.
Chester is known for its Roman walls, medieval streets and the distinctive black-and-white Rows. Compact and walkable, it blends deep history with a relaxed riverside setting and a lively city centre.
Travel to Rochdale easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Rochdale.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Rochdale:
A coach is £152 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Rochdale costing on average £174.
A coach is £368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Rochdale costing on average £390.
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 49m.
Flight takes on average 4h 4m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Rochdale as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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