How to get from Rochdale to Aintree by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 310 bus from Queen Square station to Aintree Station (Stop B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min.

167min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 310310
Walk to Aintree
Leaves from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Skelmersdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aintree Station (Stop B)
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Rochdale to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 310 bus from Queen Square station to Aintree Station (Stop B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 310310
Walk to Aintree
Leaves from Rochdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Skelmersdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aintree Station (Stop B)
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochdale to Aintree

The distance between Rochdale, North West and Aintree, North West is approximately 52.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochdale to Aintree by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rochdale

Rochdale is located at Rochdale, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Ukrainian Catholic Church
  • Robert Street
  • Moore Street

Public transport stations close to Aintree, North West

Aintree is located at Aintree, North West and the nearest public transport station is Abbeystead Avenue.

Train stations close to Aintree:

  • Aintree
  • Old Roan
  • Orrell Park

Bus stations close to Aintree:

  • Abbeystead Avenue
  • Lingfield Close
  • Hereford Drive

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Rochdale to Aintree in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 310 bus from Queen Square station to Aintree Station (Stop B) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 310310
Walk to Aintree
Leaves from Rochdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queen Square
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Skelmersdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aintree Station (Stop B)
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aintree
    Walk to
    Aintree
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rochdale to Aintree?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 310.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rochdale to Aintree?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 310.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rochdale and Aintree in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rochdale to Aintree in North West?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Rochdale to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Aintree in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochdale to Aintree in North West by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rochdale and Aintree in North West by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Rochdale to get to Aintree in North West?

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Rochdale in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Rochdale and Aintree in North West?

    Get off the light rail at the East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to Aintree in North West.

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