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Compare train and coach for Rochdale to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 89 km
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£32 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Derby from Rochdale by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Rochdale to Derby is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Rochdale to Derby:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rochdale to Derby costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rochdale and Derby as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rochdale station (RCD) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Coaches mostly depart from Chadderton, Broadway and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Derby by coach.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) to go to Derby by train.
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