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

By light rail and train

To get from Rochdale to Liverpool in North West, take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Victoria station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Liverpool
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
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Rochdale to Liverpool in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Victoria station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Liverpool
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
    Manchester Victoria
  • 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
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rochdale to Liverpool

The distance between Rochdale, North West and Liverpool, North West is approximately 47.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rochdale to Liverpool by 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 Liverpool, North West

Liverpool is located at Liverpool, North West and the nearest public transport station is Liverpool James Street.

Train stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool James Street
  • Liverpool Central
  • Liverpool Lime Street

Bus stations close to Liverpool:

  • Lime Street Station (Stop Sk)
  • Elliot Street (Stop Ge)
  • Elliot Street (Stop Gd)

Ferry stations close to Liverpool:

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal

By train

To get from Rochdale to Liverpool in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Victoria station to Liverpool Lime Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Liverpool
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
    Manchester Victoria
  • 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
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Liverpool
    Walk to
    Liverpool
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Rochdale to Liverpool 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 till East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Liverpool in North West

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

    The total travel time between Rochdale and Liverpool in North West by light rail and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

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

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