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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rochdale travel guide

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With a population of 97,550, Rochdale is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rochdale to see all of its attractions.

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Activities & attractions in Rochdale

Jolly Giraffes Soft Play Centre
Activities•For Kids

Where to Eat in Rochdale

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Mancha Tapas Bar (5 The Butts) and Blue Diamond Chinese Restaurant (222 Oldham Road) are great picks.

When to visit Rochdale

Rochdale in December
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rochdale in December
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rochdale

Plane

Although Rochdale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 18 miles from Rochdale. The shortest domestic flight to Rochdale departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rochdale, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rochdale to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Rochdale is the busiest station in Rochdale. Another popular train station is Rochdale Kingsway Bp Metrolink, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rochdale is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 169 miles from Rochdale. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochdale, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Rochdale takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Rochdale doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 18 miles from Rochdale. The shortest domestic flight to Rochdale departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rochdale, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Rochdale to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Rochdale is the busiest station in Rochdale. Another popular train station is Rochdale Kingsway Bp Metrolink, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rochdale is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 169 miles from Rochdale. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rochdale, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Rochdale takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Rochdale

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Rochdale

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rochdale

Most booked hotels in Rochdale

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Fernhill Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Boat & Horses Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hampton by Hilton Rochdale
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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The Royal Toby Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Rochdale

Hiring a car in Rochdale costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Rochdale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Rochdale is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Punto or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rochdale costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Rochdale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Rochdale is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Punto or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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