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Compare coach and train for Rochdale to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 242 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to Bristol:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to Bristol costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 25m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £18. The journey takes 3h 38m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to Bristol:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to Bristol costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochdale and Bristol as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Rochdale station (RCD) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with Bee Network to go to Bristol by coach.
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