How to get from Allerton to Rochdale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Allerton to Rochdale in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 86 bus from Heath Road station to Newington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Rochdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Heath Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heath Road
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newington
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Allerton to Rochdale in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 86 bus from Heath Road station to Liverpool South Parkway (Stand 1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the PINK LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Heath Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heath Road
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Garston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool South Parkway (Stand 1)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Allerton to Rochdale

The distance between Allerton, North West and Rochdale, North West is approximately 47.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Allerton to Rochdale by bus 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 Allerton

Allerton is located at Allerton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Heath Road.

Train stations close to Allerton:

  • Liverpool South Parkway
  • Cressington
  • Aigburth

Bus stations close to Allerton:

  • Heath Road
  • Clifton Court
  • Stamfordham Road

Public transport stations close to Rochdale, North West

Rochdale is located at Rochdale, North West and the nearest public transport station is Rochdale Interchange.

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Rochdale Interchange
  • The Esplanade
  • Moore Street

Related Routes

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Allerton to Rochdale in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 86 bus from Heath Road station to Liverpool South Parkway (Stand 1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the PINK LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Heath Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heath Road
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Garston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool South Parkway (Stand 1)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Cleethorpes
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line PINK LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Allerton and Rochdale in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Allerton to Rochdale in North West?

    The 86 bus line goes from Heath Road station near Allerton to Liverpool station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Rochdale station near Rochdale in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Allerton to Rochdale in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Allerton and Rochdale in North West by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Allerton to get to Rochdale in North West?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Heath Road stop near Allerton in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Allerton and Rochdale in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Rochdale station, which is closest to Rochdale in North West.

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