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

By bus and train

To get from Atherton to Rochdale in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Rochdale station. Next, take the 471 bus from Rochdale Railway Station (Stop B) station to Rochdale Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 471471
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atherton
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Stop B)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochdale Interchange
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Atherton to Rochdale in North West: take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Rochdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is £8.20.

66min£8.20
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atherton
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Atherton to Rochdale

The distance between Atherton, North West and Rochdale, North West is approximately 22.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Atherton 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 Atherton

Atherton is located at Atherton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Gloucester Street.

Bus stations close to Atherton:

  • Gloucester Street
  • Car Bank Square
  • Atherton Rail Station (Stop A)

Public transport stations close to Rochdale, North West

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
  • Moore Street
  • Milnrow Road

Related Routes

By train

Take one direct train from Atherton to Rochdale in North West: take the NORTHERN train from Atherton station to Rochdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is £8.20.

66min£8.20
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Atherton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Atherton
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 471.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Atherton and Rochdale in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Atherton to Rochdale in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Atherton station near Atherton to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rochdale station near Rochdale in North West

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

    The total travel time between Atherton and Rochdale in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Atherton to get to Rochdale in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Atherton station near Atherton in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the Rochdale stop, which is closest to Rochdale in North West.

  • When is the first train from Atherton to Rochdale in North West?

    The first train from Atherton to Rochdale in North West is Northern. It leaves the Atherton station at 09:31.

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