How to get from Rochdale to Burnley by light rail and train?

From Rochdale to Burnley by light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Burnley in Burnley, take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Burnley Manchester Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
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
    Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    Bankfield
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rochdale to Burnley by train

Take one direct train from Rochdale to Burnley in Burnley: take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Burnley Manchester Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is £12.70.

57min£12.70
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
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
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    Bankfield
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochdale to Burnley

The distance between Rochdale, Burnley and Burnley, Burnley is approximately 18.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochdale to Burnley by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burnley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Rochdale

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

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Rochdale Interchange
  • The Esplanade
  • Moore Street

Public transport stations close to Burnley, Burnley

Burnley is located at Bankfield, Burnley and the nearest public transport station is Sutcliife Street.

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • Sutcliife Street
  • Sutcliffe Street
  • Mechanics Institute

Related Routes

From Rochdale to Burnley by train

Take one direct train from Rochdale to Burnley in Burnley: take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Burnley Manchester Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is £12.70.

57min£12.70
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Burnley
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
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to Burnley
    Walk to
    Burnley
    Bankfield
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Rochdale and Burnley?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rochdale to Burnley?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Rochdale to Burnley by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Rochdale in North West and Burnley in Burnley by light rail and train is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Rochdale to get to Burnley?

    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 Burnley?

    Get off the light rail at the East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Burnley in Burnley.

  • When is the first train from Rochdale to Burnley?

    The first train from Rochdale in North West to Burnley in Burnley is Northern. It leaves the Rochdale station at 07:18.

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